In January, ACBL began a nationwide search for a new Chief Financial Officer following the departure of Blaine Mitten. We are pleased to announce the conclusion of that search process and the appointment of Chris Garrand as Chief Financial Officer.

Chris most recently served as CFO of Quality Carriers, Inc. (Quality), a $1 billion liquid and bulk chemical transportation carrier and subsidiary of CSX. Chris helped lead Quality through a transformative period of private equity-backed growth that culminated in a sale to CSX Transportation.

Chris has demonstrated deep experience leading finance organizations in transportation environments in both private and public contexts. He has led dramatic transformations of core company financial and information systems, supported and integrated ten acquisitions, all while building stronger financial discipline throughout office and field operations.

“Chris is a fantastic addition to ACBL’s leadership team,” said Peter Coxon, ACBL CEO. “His experience will help us accelerate the transformative improvements that we have been pursuing in our business. He is a pragmatic leader that understands the importance of supporting our operations and stakeholders.”

As Chris steps into the CFO role, Scott Dant, who has served as interim CFO, will continue as a key finance leader at ACBL, overseeing the company’s $300M+ lease portfolio and assuming leadership of the FP&A function.

“Scott stepped up when we needed him, and he did an outstanding job,” Coxon said. “He brought stability, judgment, and a deep understanding of ACBL to the CFO role during an important time for the company. I’m grateful for his leadership and pleased that he will continue to have a major impact on the business.”

Chris’s appointment adds proven financial leadership to ACBL’s executive team as the company continues to build momentum and strengthen the business for the long term.