Followmont Transport has announced a significant milestone in its leadership team.
After 12 years of remarkable service as CEO and Managing Director, Mark Tobin will transition into the role of Managing Director.
Followmont Transport COO, Ross Longmire, will step up as the new CEO, bringing his operational expertise and passion for excellence to the role.
This exciting move marks a pivotal moment in Followmont’s history, reinforcing the company’s commitment to growth, innovation and delivering exceptional service to its customers.
“Our customers and team members remain at the heart of everything we do, and I look forward to steering Followmont as we continue to go from strength to strength,” Tobin said.
Under Tobin’s leadership, Followmont has solidified its position as a trusted and values-driven family business.
He has guided the company through significant growth and key milestones including investments in sustainability, training and development and safety initiatives, all while maintaining the highest levels of service excellence.
In his role as Managing Director, Tobin will continue to focus on driving Followmont’s strategic evolution.
This will include innovation, mergers and acquisitions, embracing cutting-edge technology and enhancing the customer experience – all while ensuring that the company remains true to its family-oriented values.
Longmire has an extensive and successful career in transport and is highly regarded by Tobin as one of the ‘most skilled operational leaders’ he has encountered.
Tobin said he is the “ideal choice to lead Followmont”.
“His steady, thoughtful approach and deep care for our people will ensure we remain a company that values family and quality in everything we do,” he said.
“This decision has been years in the making and something that we have not taken lightly.
“I identified Ross for the CEO role and have been working alongside him and planning for this transition.”
Longmire brings over 25 years’ industry experience to the role, holding primarily operational management positions overseeing transport and logistics requirements in a number of different states and business units.
“From the moment I walked through the doors, I knew this was an incredible workplace,” he said.
“The sense of community and genuine care here is unmatched, and I am committed to preserving and strengthening that as CEO.
“I want to focus on maintaining the supportive environment where employees care for one another and strive to succeed together.”
According to Followmont, the exceptional working relationship between Tobin and Longmire – built on mutual respect and shared goals – ensures a seamless leadership transition.
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