Werner Enterprises, Inc. announced that, upon the recommendation of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Derek J. Leathers, the Company?s Board of Directors unanimously appointed Nathan J. Meisgeier to serve as Werner?s President, effective January 5, 2024. Mr. Meisgeier will continue to hold the position of Werner?s Chief Legal Officer. Mr. Leathers will remain the Company?s Chairman and CEO.

Mr. Meisgeier, 50, joined Werner in 2005. Most recently, Mr. Meisgeier has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Mr. Meisgeier has been a key member of Werner?s executive team since 2016.

Prior to joining Werner, from 1998 to 2005, Mr. Meisgeier was with the Kansas City-based law firm of Stinson, Mag & Fizzell. Mr. Meisgeier graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School, and he also holds degrees in Accounting and Economics from the University of Nebraska.