Estes Forwarding Worldwide Names Scott Fisher President and CEO

JOC Staff |
RICHMOND, Va.— Estes Forwarding Worldwide has named Scott Fisher as president and CEO.

Fisher, along with Estes Express Lines, founded Estes Air Transportation Services, now known as Estes Forwarding Worldwide in 2003. He previously held the positions of executive vice president and COO. In his new role, Fisher is responsible for the day-to-day management of the company and serves on the board of directors.

Prior to founding Estes Forwarding Worldwide, Fisher served as vice president of sales and marketing with Lakeville Motor Express. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.

“Scott helped guide Estes Forwarding Worldwide from a fledgling start-up to the well respected freight forwarding company it is today,” said Rob Estes, president & CEO-Estes Express Lines. “Under his leadership as president and CEO of Estes Forwarding Worldwide, we look forward to the opportunity of serving more customers and destinations as the company continues to grow.”

About Estes Forwarding Worldwide
Founded in 2003, Richmond-based Estes Forwarding Worldwide is a domestic and international freight forwarder. The Estes subsidiary has 11 offices throughout the United States with 175 dedicated and experienced employees. Company revenues were $80 million in 2010.

About Estes
Richmond, VA-based Estes is a full-service freight transportation provider offering a full range of shipping solutions including LTL, Time Critical, Volume & Truckload, Global and Custom Solutions. Founded in 1931 by W.W. Estes and still owned by the Estes family, the company has grown from a small, local carrier into one of the most respected total-solutions providers in the industry. More information about Estes and its shipping options is conveniently available on www.estes-express.com and www.worldofways.com.