HOUSTON, March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EGL, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAGL) a
leading global freight forwarder and logistics provider, today announced it
has named Charles H. (Chuck) Leonard as chief financial officer.
Mr. Leonard has over thirty years of experience in finance, accounting,
financial controls, risk management, treasury, planning and financial
reporting. He will oversee all of EGL's finance functions and will join EGL
on March 27, 2006.
"Chuck has the knowledge and experience to help guide EGL as we continue
to execute on our growth plans and implement new initiatives," said James R.
Crane, chairman and chief executive officer of EGL.
Prior to joining EGL, Mr. Leonard was senior vice president and chief
financial officer of the general partner of TEPPCO Partners, L.P., one of the
largest publicly traded pipeline limited partnerships from March 1990 to July
2005. He joined TEPPCO in 1988 as vice president and controller and also
served as treasurer from October 1996 to May 2002.
About EGL
Founded in 1984, Houston-based EGL, Inc. operates under the name EGL Eagle
Global Logistics. EGL is a leading global transportation, supply chain
management and information services company dedicated to providing superior
flexibility and fewer shipping restrictions on a price competitive basis.
With 2005 revenues of $3.1 billion, EGL's services include air and ocean
freight forwarding, customs brokerage, local pickup and delivery service,
materials management, warehousing, trade facilitation and procurement, and
integrated logistics and supply chain management services. The Company's
shares are traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "EAGL".
SOURCE EGL, Inc.
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http://www.eaglegl.com
CONTACT:
Mike Slaughter, Vice President Finance of
EGL, Inc., +1-281-618-3428
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