Bulkmatic recently promoted Chief Information Officer Ryan Strauss to president.
He succeeds Chris Kravas, who moved into a transitional role pending his retirement later this year. Kravas has served as president of the Indiana-based company since 2017.
“Ryan has been the driving force behind Bulkmatic’s technology evolution, improving our operations, sales, and customer services to better meet our customers’ needs,” Kravas said in a news release. “His focus on safety, technology, and business growth combined with his demonstrated strategic vision will continue to drive the company forward, and I have full confidence in his ability to accelerate our performance in the years ahead.”
Strauss joined the bulk trucking and rail logistics specialist in 2018, bringing with him almost three decades of transportation experience. Prior to Bulkmatic, he had leadership roles at Hub Group and Reinhart Food Service, with responsibility for trucking operations and technology application development. During his tenure at Bulkmatic, he has led initiatives to substantially improve the company’s safety, quality, and productivity through technology.
Kravas leaves a legacy of progress and stability, having dedicated 37 years to the transportation industry, including stints at BNSF Railroad and Hub Group. Under his leadership, Bulkmatic achieved steady year-over-year earnings growth, expanded its core service offerings, and made strategic investments in technology, safety, and equipment, the company reported.
“Chris has been a tremendous leader, guiding Bulkmatic through an important period of transition and expansion efforts,” Strauss said. “He’s leaving behind an incredibly strong foundation, and I’m honored to build on his legacy as we continue to evolve and grow.”