Gary Sasser Chairman and CEO
Gary Sasser has been leading Averitt since he acquired the company in 1971. Under his leadership, Averitt has grown into a leading freight transportation and logistics provider.
Barry Blakely President and COO
Barry joined Averitt in 1986, starting with the sales team in Atlanta. He quickly moved up to become the Service Center Director in Birmingham, later serving in regional leadership roles and as Vice President of Operations. All governance responsibilities fall under his guidance and oversight.
Averitt is a privately held company guided by a dedicated Executive Team that ensures the company adheres to its core values and strategic objectives. This team, led by our CEO and COO, is committed to maintaining the highest standards of leadership and operational excellence. The Executive Team provides oversight and is responsible for key areas critical to Averitt’s success. GOVERNANCE
Kent Williams Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing Kent began his Averitt career in 1987 when he joined our Cookeville sales team. Kent currently drives our sales and marketing efforts, focusing on expanding our customer reach and building strong client relationships.
Johnny Fields Executive Vice President and CFO
A part of Averitt since 1996, Johnny Fields was promoted to his current position in 2018. Johnny is responsible for managing the company’s financial strategies, ensuring fiscal health, and guiding long-term financial planning to support Averitt’s continued growth and success.
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