FTR Names Jonathan Starks CEO

Economic and freight forecasting firm FTR appointed Jonathan Starks as its CEO, replacing Eric Starks who will be transitioning to chairman of the board. 

Jonathan Starks joined FTR in 2001 and has spent his career in the role of chief intelligence officer where he has developed and expanded FTR’s Freight•cast transportation model and subscription services product line.

FTR also announced Jami Sargent as the new chief operating officer, the first in its history.

Jami Sargent has been with FTR since 2016, and prior to her role as COO she was the company’s chief of staff.

“Jonathan and Jami’s nimble decision-making and ability to navigate an ever-changing business environment give me supreme confidence in their abilities to lead the organization into the next chapter of FTR’s journey," Starks said in a press release.