J.J. Keller names CFO

Jan. 8, 2014

J.J. Keller & Associates has named Dana S. Gilman chief financial officer, replacing Roger Porath, who is retiring in April after 37 years with the company.

Gilman joins the company with over 17 years of finance experience, including her most recent position as CFO at Outlook Corp. She has also worked by Kimberly-Clark, Jarden Corp. and Miles Kimball Co.

“We are confident that Dana’s financial, risk management, and leadership experience, coupled with her consistent track record of achieving strategic and financial goals, will be integral to our company’s growth,” said Marne L. Keller-Krikava, president and CEO.

Also, Charles T. Govin III has been promoted to vice president of field sales. During his 17 years of direct sales and management experience at J. J. Keller, he helped create and launch the company’s Driver Management Online service as well as built its national field sales program. Most recently, Govin served as senior director of field sales.

“Chad has had an amazing career at J. J. Keller so far, and I’m excited to see what he’ll accomplish in his new vice president role,” said Rustin R. Keller, executive vice president and COO. “He has been essential to making our national field sales program a success.”

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