BRW, a trucking, warehousing, logistics and fulfillment company, appointed Derek Walcott as executive vice president of strategy and administration and Tim Comstock as executive vice president of operations. Both individuals bring extensive experience and expertise to their respective roles.
Walcott assumes the role of executive vice president of strategy and administration, where he will lead the company’s strategic and administrative functions, including human resources, legal, marketing, finance and safety. Walcott brings a wealth of experience in corporate administration, with a proven ability to implement strategic initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness and compliance.
Walcott has nearly 20 years of experience in the trucking and logistics industry. His previous roles have included business development, operations, strategic planning, security and administration. Walcott has specific expertise in government and defense markets and has held division leadership roles with multiple organizations that have surpassed $100 million in yearly revenue. His previous experience includes leading owner-operator, asset and brokerage organizations such as Mercer Transportation, Bennett Motor Express, Bennett Heavy & Specialized and Ace Doran. He is a longstanding member of the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) and is a member of the Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) classified community.
“Derek’s expertise in administration and his strategic approach to organizational management make him a valuable addition to our BRW executive team,” Nate Haney, CEO of BRW, said. “His leadership will be crucial as we continue to grow and adapt to the evolving demands of our industry.
Comstock joins BRW with a track record in operational excellence. In his new role, Comstock will oversee the company’s day-to day operations, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency across all divisions of trucking, logistics, warehousing and fulfillment. With a keen focus on innovation and process improvement, Comstock aims to enhance BRW’s fully integrated service offerings while continuing the new momentum growth enterprise wide.
Comstock launched his career in transportation with Mercer Transportation Company, where he was responsible for 2,300+ owner operators, truck coordinators, the OD permit department, the international department and government specialized services. After his time with Mercer, he was vice president of Eagle Freight Solutions while also the logistics manager at Peregrine Transportation.
“We are thrilled to welcome Tim to the BRW family,” Mike White, chief financial officer of BRW, said. “His extensive experience in operations management and his commitment to driving results will be instrumental as we continue to scale our business and deliver unparalleled service to our customers nationwide.”
