John P. Wiehoff has been chief executive officer of C.H. Robinson since May 2002,
president of the company since December 1999, a director since 2001, and became
the chairman in January 2007. Previous positions with the company include senior
vice president from October 1998, chief financial officer from July 1998 to December
1999, treasurer from August 1997 to June 1998, and corporate controller from 1992
to June 1998. Prior to that, John was employed by Arthur Andersen LLP. John also
serves on the Boards of Directors of Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) and Donaldson
Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s
University.
James E. Butts was named senior vice president in December 2007, having served
as an executive and officer of C.H. Robinson since April 2002. Previous positions
with the company include branch manager at the Chicago South and Detroit branches.
Jim has been with C.H. Robinson since 1978 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree
from Wayne State University and a Masters of Business Administration from Phoenix
University. Jim serves on the Advisory Board of Logistics Quarterly, and on
the Editorial Board of CSCMP Supply Chain Quarterly. He is a member of the University
of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management’s Supply Chain and Operations
Board of Advisors, as well as Board member of the National Association of Manufacturers.
Jim is also a member of the Board of Directors of Store to Door, a non-profit
agency that delivers groceries to adults who are unable to shop for themselves,
and a Board member for Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest.
Ben G. Campbell was named vice president, general counsel and secretary in
January 2009. Ben joined C.H. Robinson in 2004 and most recently held the position
of assistant general counsel. Before coming to C.H. Robinson, Ben was a partner
at Rider Bennett, LLP, in Minneapolis, MN. Ben holds a Bachelor of Science degree
from St. John’s University and a Juris Doctor from William Mitchell School
of Law.
James P. Lemke was named senior vice president in December 2007, having served
as vice president, sourcing since 2003. Prior to that time, he served as the
vice president and manager of C.H. Robinson’s Corporate Procurement and
Distribution Services branch. Jim joined the company in 1989. Jim holds a Bachelor
of Arts degree in International Relations from the University of Minnesota.
Jim also serves on the Foundation Board of the United Fresh Produce Association.
Chad M. Lindbloom was named a senior vice president in December 2007. He has
served as an executive and as chief financial officer since 1999. From June
1998 until December 1999, he served as corporate controller. Chad joined the
company in 1990. Chad holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters of Business
Administration from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
Chad also serves on the Board of Directors of Xata Corporation (NASDAQ: XATA),
a provider of vehicle data and fleet operations services to the trucking industry,
and is a member of the Board of Directors of Children’s Hospitals and
Clinics of Minnesota.
Scott A. Satterlee was named a senior vice president in December 2007. He
has served as an executive and officer of C.H. Robinson since February 2002.
Additional positions with C.H. Robinson include director of operations and manager
of the Salt Lake City branch. Scott joined the company in 1991. Scott holds
a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of St. Thomas. Scott also serves
on the Board of Directors of Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST), the largest fastener distributor
in the nation.
Mark A. Walker was named senior vice president in December 2007, after serving
as a vice president and officer since December 1999. Additional positions with
C.H. Robinson include chief information officer from December 1999 to October
2001 and president of T-Chek. Mark joined the company in 1980. Mark holds a
Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University and a Masters of Business
Administration from the University of St. Thomas.
