XRG Names New Chief Executive Officer

ruckload and logistics firm XRG Inc. said Wednesday its board appointed Richard Francis the company’s new chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Francis replaces departing CEO Kevin Brennan. Francis was promoted form his position as president of XRG G&A Inc. and president of R&R Express Intermodal Inc., both XRG subsidiaries.

Francis has more than 25 years experience in the truckload carrier industry, XRG said in a statement. Under his guidance, KDK Transport Inc. grew from $6 million in revenue to more than $30 million and consistently achieved profitability.