Meet The BME Team
Management Team
The executive leadership of Bennett Motor Express has more than 125 years of combined experience in delivering transportation solutions for customers. Led by David Lowry, BME’s executive leadership has successfully managed the transportation and logistics needs for Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies and smaller corporations throughout North America.
David is an industry-recognized expert in open deck and flatbed transport management. Through the years, David has introduced new trailer configuration that have been adopted into the industry. He also serves on the board of many industry associations.
BME Executive Vice President, Jay Folladori has broad experience in managing sales and operations in the freight industry, and has an in-depth knowledge of compliance and project logistics. While Chief Operating Officer Russ Oldson brings a diverse background in management, sales, and commercial vehicle operations to the company.
BME’s executive leadership is complemented by an extended team of responsive, knowledgeable and experienced managers and staff members who are also committed to delivering the highest quality of customer service.
David Lowry
Chief Executive Officer
Charles Phillips
President
Russ Oldson
Chief Operating Officer
Larry Barnes
Executive Vice President
David Carpenter
Vice President, Customer Solutions
Operational Team
Rob Simon
Vice President, Heavy Haul
Tony Eiermann
Vice President, Fleet Management
Benita Coffey
Vice President, General Freight
John McGahee
Director, National Sales
Donna Padgett
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis Asset Management
Lawrence Frye
Director, Operations, Heavy Haul
Regional Sales Team
Mike March
Pacific Northwest Region / West Region
JT Hickerson
South Central Region
Rich Stoop
Northeast Region
Mike Connell
Midwest Region
Larry Poole
Southeast Region