ATA’s National Accounting & Finance Council announces new leadership

The American Trucking Associations’ National Accounting & Finance Council announced Melissa Ruby, director of finance and corporate controller for Melton Trucks Lines, and Juli Dorrough, VP of tax at J.B. Hunt, will serve as the chair and vice chair of NAFC, respectively.  Tom Stewart, CFO of Peninsula Truck Lines, completed his one-year term as chair and will now serve as NAFC’s immediate past chair.

“This is a year of growth for the NAFC,” Melissa Ruby said. “We have a strong board with a focused vision to provide more value to our membership through timely content, added CPE opportunities, and leadership programs. We are working to develop NAFC podcasts and other outreach programs through various channels. I am excited by the opportunity to lead this group and to grow our membership and conference attendance.”

NAFC creates value for its members through education, research, professional interaction, and technical assistance regarding finance, accounting, tax, and risk management issues impacting the trucking industry. The council also conducts surveys and develops industry best practices where appropriate. Fleet members include chief financial officers, tax, accounting, and risk management professionals. Supplier members include industry providers of tax, finance, accounting, insurance, and legal services. The NAFC annual meeting offers CPE credits required by tax and accounting professionals and networking opportunities.

“I am excited for the future of the NAFC,” Julie Dorrough said.  “The board is committed to ensuring the NAFC is a quality resource for our members to learn about important issues in accounting, finance, tax, and insurance.   The board will continue its work to improve channels of outreach to our members, including CPE opportunities, membership growth, networking, and the Young Leaders program.”

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