Transportation Transitions: New leadership for Phillips, TCA, eCapital

Phillips taps Peter Harker as its new CFO

Phillips has appointed Peter Harker as chief financial officer to help scale the business and support the long-term success of its customers. Harker will play a role in guiding the company’s financial strategy as Phillips continues to grow its market share and innovate.

Harker assumes oversight for the financial health and financial direction of Phillips Industries, Phillips Connect, and Phillips Europe. He brings decades of leadership experience to the company’s financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Harker will also oversee the company’s financial reporting, cash flow management, working capital optimization, and capital structure that ensures financial resilience.

“Our customers are at the center of everything we do, driving us to streamline, organize, and simplify how we do business,” said Rob Phillips, CEO of Phillips. “Peter is exactly the right person to provide the kind of financial rigor and leadership that will enable us to embrace our growth opportunities, improve our speed of response, and ultimately make Phillips the easiest solutions provider to work with in our category.”

Prior to joining Phillips, Harker held CFO and financial leadership roles with private-equity-backed companies in manufacturing, technology, medical devices, and supply chain. He most recently served as the CFO at Dynex Technologies. 

“Phillips is perfectly positioned to create meteoric growth by combining a culture of excellence with the trust, innovation, and quality Phillips is known for,” said Harker. “I will be focused on leading this extraordinary team to seize every opportunity we have to grow the business and better serve existing and prospective customers.”

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ECapital appoints Melissa Forman-Barenblit as president, head of transportation group

ECapital, a technology-enabled provider of financing for small and medium-sized businesses across North America and the U.K., recently appointed Melissa Forman-Barenblit as president, head of transportation group. 

With more than 25 years of experience spanning logistics, finance, and SaaS-based innovation, Forman-Barenblit is known for turning operational obstacles into tangible results. Most recently, she served as president of TriumphPay.

At eCapital, Forman-Barenblit will oversee the continued growth, modernization, and performance of the transportation group, with a focus on advancing platform integration, expanding market reach, and deepening service excellence for carriers, brokers, shippers, and strategic partners.

“Throughout my career, I’ve focused on solving complex challenges with practical solutions that make life easier for clients,” said Forman-Barenblit. “The most effective way to do that is by building strong teams with a clear sense of purpose. That’s exactly what eCapital does by delivering capital in ways that support real outcomes. I’m excited to help lead this next phase of innovation and growth, with a continued commitment to service, efficiency, and the evolving needs of our industry, while fostering a culture that values development and impact.”

TCA welcomes Erica Bledsoe as membership engagement manager

The Truckload Carriers Association recently hired Erica Gouse Bledsoe as its new membership engagement manager. In this role, Erica will lead TCA’s efforts to strengthen member relationships, increase engagement across all membership segments, and support the association’s continued growth.

A Northern Virginia native, Erica brings more than 12 years of experience in the mortgage industry, where she developed a reputation for client connection, sales excellence, and relationship building. Erica is the immediate past president of the Junior League of Northern Virginia, a nonprofit dedicated to women’s leadership and community service. During her tenure, she served three years on the board, driving both growth and impact. Her commitment to service has earned her multiple accolades, including Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 (2025) and Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 (2024).

“I am thrilled to welcome Erica to the TCA team as our new membership engagement manager,” said Zander Gambill, TCA’s VP of membership outreach. “Erica brings a wealth of experience and an impressive track record in client engagement, sales, and leadership. Her passion for member connection and community growth aligns perfectly with our mission, and I am confident she will play a key role in driving our membership forward.”