MICHAEL J. GERDIN - Corporate Board Profile

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2002-04-10	Michael J. Gerdin has served as a director since 1996. Mr. Gerdin has served as the Company's Vice President of Regional Operations since May 2001. He served as President of A & M Express, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, from September 1998 through December 2000. From July 1997 to September 1998, Mr. Gerdin coordinated the operations departments of Heartland Express and A & M Express. From 1992 until July 1997, Mr. Gerdin held a variety of positions within the Company, including positions in the operations, sales, safety, and driver recruiting departments. Michael J. Gerdin is the son of Russell A. Gerdin.
2003-04-04	Michael J. Gerdin has served as a director since 1996. ... Directors who are not employees of the Company are paid $1,000 for attendance at each Board of Directors or committee meeting attended.
2004-03-30	Michael J. Gerdin has served as a director since 1996. Mr. Gerdin has served as the Company's Vice President of Regional Operations since May 2001.
2005-03-31	Michael J. Gerdin has served as a director since 1996. Mr. Gerdin has served as the Company's Vice President of Regional Operations since May 2001.
2006-04-06	Michael J. Gerdin has served as a director since 1996. Mr. Gerdin has served as the Company's Vice President of Regional Operations since May 2001.
2007-04-04	Michael J. Gerdin has served as President of the Company since May of 2006 and as a director since 1996.
2008-03-31	Michael J. Gerdin 38 Director and President 1996
2009-03-25	Michael J. Gerdin 39 Director and President 1996
2010-03-26	Michael J. Gerdin, President and Director, 2009 Salary $239,519. Mr. Michael Gerdin has served as President since May 2006 and as a director since 1996.
2011-03-23	Michael J. Gerdin, 41, Director and President, director since 1996. Michael J. Gerdin has served as President of the Company since May of 2006 and as a director since 1996.
2012-03-23	Michael J. Gerdin has served as Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board, and President of the Company since September 2011, President since May of 2006, and as a director since 1996.
2013-03-28	Michael J. Gerdin has served as Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board, and President of the Company since September 2011, President since 2006, and as a director since 1996.
2014-03-28	Michael J. Gerdin has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board since September 2011. In 2006 he was appointed President. Mr. Gerdin served as the Company's Vice President of Regional Operations from 2001 until 2006. From 1998 to 2001, he was President of A & M Express, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. From 1983 until 1998, Mr. Gerdin held a variety of positions within the Company, including positions in the operations, sales, safety, maintenance and driver recruiting departments.
2015-04-01	Michael J. Gerdin has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board since September 2011. He was appointed President in 2006. Mr. Gerdin served as the Company's Vice President of Regional Operations from 2001 until 2006. From 1998 to 2001, he was President of A & M Express, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. From 1983 until 1998, Mr. Gerdin held a variety of positions within the Company, including positions in the operations, sales, safety, maintenance and driver recruiting departments. In addition, Mr. Gerdin also serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Steering Committee of the Iowa Motor Truck Association, an educational and advocacy group for the trucking industry, and the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the American Trucking Associations, a national advocacy group and trade association for the trucking industry. Mr. Gerdin has served as a director of West Bancorporation and West Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of West Bancorporation, Inc., since April 2013. Mr. Gerdin also serves on the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business Advisory Board and the Iowa State University College of Business Dean's Advisory Council. The selection of Mr. Gerdin was based upon, among other things, his 31 years of industry experience and expertise, in addition to his exemplary leadership in all roles in which he has served as an employee and director of the Company.
2016-03-24	Michael J. Gerdin has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board since September 2011. He was appointed President in 2006. Mr. Gerdin served as the Company's Vice President of Regional Operations from 2001 until 2006. From 1998 to 2001, he was President of A & M Express, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. From 1983 until 1998, Mr. Gerdin held a variety of positions within the Company, including positions in the operations, sales, safety, maintenance and driver recruiting departments. In addition, Mr. Gerdin also serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Steering Committee of the Iowa Motor Truck Association, an educational and advocacy group for the trucking industry, and the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the American Trucking Associations, a national advocacy group and trade association for the trucking industry. Mr. Gerdin has served as a director of West Bancorporation and West Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of West Bancorporation, Inc., since April 2013. Mr. Gerdin also serves on the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business Advisory Board and the Iowa State University College of Business Dean's Advisory Council. The selection of Mr. Gerdin was based upon, among other things, his 32 years of industry experience and expertise, in addition to his exemplary leadership in all roles in which he has served as an employee and director of the Company.
2017-03-31	Michael J. Gerdin has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board since September 2011. He was appointed President in 2006. Mr. Gerdin served as the Company's Vice President of Regional Operations from 2001 until 2006. From 1998 to 2001, he was President of A & M Express, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. From 1983 until 1998, Mr. Gerdin held a variety of positions within the Company, including positions in the operations, sales, safety, maintenance and driver recruiting departments. In addition, Mr. Gerdin also serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Steering Committee of the Iowa Motor Truck Association, an educational and advocacy group for the trucking industry. Mr. Gerdin has served as a director of West Bancorporation and West Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of West Bancorporation, Inc., since April 2013. Mr. Gerdin also serves on the Iowa State University College of Business Dean's Advisory Council. The selection of Mr. Gerdin was based upon, among other things, his 33 years of industry experience and expertise, in addition to his exemplary leadership in all roles in which he has served as an employee and director of the Company.
2018-03-30	Michael J. Gerdin has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board since September 2011. He was appointed President in 2006. Mr. Gerdin served as the Company's Vice President of Regional Operations from 2001 until 2006. From 1998 to 2001, he was President of A & M Express, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. From 1983 until 1998, Mr. Gerdin held a variety of positions within the Company, including positions in the operations, sales, safety, maintenance and driver recruiting departments. In addition, Mr. Gerdin also serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Steering Committee of the Iowa Motor Truck Association, an educational and advocacy group for the trucking industry. Mr. Gerdin has served as a director of West Bancorporation and West Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of West Bancorporation, Inc., since April 2013. Mr. Gerdin also serves on the Iowa State University College of Business Dean's Advisory Council. The selection of Mr. Gerdin was based upon, among other things, his 34 years of industry experience and expertise, in addition to his exemplary leadership in all roles in which he has served as an employee and director of the Company.
2019-04-05	Michael J. Gerdin has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board since September 2011. He was appointed President in 2006. Mr. Gerdin served as the Company's Vice President of Regional Operations from 2001 until 2006. From 1998 to 2001, he was President of A & M Express, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. From 1983 until 1998, Mr. Gerdin held a variety of positions within the Company, including positions in the operations, sales, safety, maintenance and driver recruiting departments. In addition, Mr. Gerdin also serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Steering Committee of the Iowa Motor Truck Association, an educational and advocacy group for the trucking industry. Mr. Gerdin has served as a director of West Bancorporation and West Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of West Bancorporation, Inc., since April 2013, and currently serves as a member of the compensation committee. Mr. Gerdin also serves on the Iowa State University College of Business Dean's Advisory Council. The selection of Mr. Gerdin was based upon, among other things, his 35 years of industry experience and expertise, in addition to his exemplary leadership in all roles in which he has served as an employee and director of the Company.
2020-04-03	Michael J. Gerdin has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board since September 2011. He was appointed President in 2006. Mr. Gerdin served as the Company's Vice President of Regional Operations from 2001 until 2006. From 1998 to 2001, he was President of A & M Express, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. From 1983 until 1998, Mr. Gerdin held a variety of positions within the Company, including positions in the operations, sales, safety, maintenance and driver recruiting departments. In addition, Mr. Gerdin also serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Steering Committee of the Iowa Motor Truck Association, an educational and advocacy group for the trucking industry. Mr. Gerdin has served as a director of West Bancorporation and West Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of West Bancorporation, Inc., since April 2013, and currently serves as a member of the compensation committee. Mr. Gerdin also serves on the Iowa State University College of Business Dean's Advisory Council. The selection of Mr. Gerdin was based upon, among other things, his 36 years of industry experience and expertise, in addition to his exemplary leadership in all roles in which he has served as an employee and director of the Company.
2021-04-02	Michael J. Gerdin has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board since September 2011. Mr. Gerdin does not serve on any committees of the Board. He was appointed President in 2006.
2025-03-28	Mr. Michael J. Gerdin has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board since 2011. Mr. Gerdin does not serve on any committees of the Board. He was appointed President in 2006. Mr. Gerdin served as the Company's Vice President of Regional Operations from 2001 until 2006. From 1998 to 2001, he was President of A & M Express, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. From 1983 until 1998, Mr. Gerdin held a variety of positions within the Company, including positions in the operations, sales, safety, maintenance and driver recruiting departments. Mr. Gerdin previously served on the Board of Directors of the Iowa Motor Truck Association, an educational and advocacy group for the trucking industry. Mr. Gerdin served as a director of West Bancorporation and West Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of West Bancorporation, Inc., from 2013 to 2023. Mr. Gerdin serves on the Iowa State University College of Business Dean's Advisory Council. Under his leadership as CEO the Company has grown from $529 million in annual revenue to $1.0 billion. The selection of Mr. Gerdin was based upon, among other things, his 41 years of industry experience and expertise, in addition to his exemplary leadership during a period of growth and in all roles in which he has served as an employee and director of the Company.