Shelley Simpson is the Chief Executive Officer and President of J.B. Hunt. Shelley has held the CEO seat since July 2024.
Current company
J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt is an American trucking and logistics company.
Truck TransportationHeadquartered in LowellFounded 1961Nasdaq: JBHT
Source: WikidataShelley Simpson joined J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in 1994 and has been CEO since July 2024.
Career
Sources: Board of Directors | J.B. Hunt, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Form 8-K, Item 5.02, filed 2024-02-29
Education
University of ArkansasSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstShelley Simpson leads a leadership team of 12 published executives. The most recent appointment is Brad Delco as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, in seat since September 2025.
Most senior 5 of 12
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Shelley Simpson | President and Chief Executive Officer | July 2024 |
| John N. Roberts, III | Executive Chairman of the Board | July 2024 |
| Darren Field | President, Intermodal - Executive Vice President | Not stated |
| Brad Hicks | President, Dedicated Contract Services® - Executive Vice President | Not stated |
| Brad Delco | Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President | September 2025 |
Sources: Executive Officers | J.B. Hunt, Board of Directors | J.B. Hunt, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. DEF 14A, dated 2026-03-11
Shelley Simpson is the Chief Executive Officer and President of J.B. Hunt. Shelley has held the CEO seat since July 2024.
Shelley Simpson has been CEO of J.B. Hunt since July 2024, according to Board of Directors | J.B. Hunt.
Shelley Simpson has been CEO of J.B. Hunt for 2 years, since July 2024.
John N. Roberts, III (Executive Chairman of the Board), Darren Field (President, Intermodal - Executive Vice President), Brad Hicks (President, Dedicated Contract Services® - Executive Vice President), Brad Delco (Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President), and 7 more. Sources: Board of Directors | J.B. Hunt, Executive Officers | J.B. Hunt and J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. DEF 14A, dated 2026-03-11.
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