Landstar Enhances Its Board of Directors, Appoints Barr Blanton and Melanie Housey Hart
Landstar System (NASDAQ: LSTR) announced the appointment of Barr Blanton and Melanie Housey Hart to its Board of Directors effective Oct. 30, 2025.
Blanton is CEO of Crosslake Technologies and brings technology, transformation and private equity advisory experience; Hart is senior vice president, CFO and treasurer at Pool Corporation with extensive financial and governance credentials. Board leadership described the hires as part of planned board succession and refreshment to support strategic, operational, financial and technology initiatives.
Landstar System (NASDAQ: LSTR) ha annunciato la nomina di Barr Blanton e Melanie Housey Hart nel Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dal 30 ottobre 2025.
Blanton è il CEO di Crosslake Technologies e porta esperienza in tecnologia, trasformazione e consulenza di private equity; Hart è senior vice president, CFO e tesoriera presso Pool Corporation, con ampie credenziali finanziarie e di governance. La leadership del consiglio ha descritto queste assunzioni come parte di una successione pianificata del consiglio e di un rinnovamento per supportare iniziative strategiche, operative, finanziarie e tecnologiche.
Landstar System (NASDAQ: LSTR) anunció el nombramiento de Barr Blanton y Melanie Housey Hart en su Junta Directiva, con efecto el 30 de octubre de 2025.
Blanton es CEO de Crosslake Technologies y aporta experiencia en tecnología, transformación y asesoría en private equity; Hart es vicepresidenta senior, directora financiera y tesorera en Pool Corporation, con extensas credenciales financieras y de gobernanza. La dirección de la junta describió las contrataciones como parte de una sucesión y renovación de la junta planificadas para apoyar iniciativas estratégicas, operativas, financieras y tecnológicas.
Landstar System (NASDAQ: LSTR)은(는) 2025년 10월 30일부로 이사회에 Barr Blanton 및 Melanie Housey Hart를 임명했다고 발표했습니다.
블랜톤은 Crosslake Technologies의 CEO로서 기술, 변화 및 프라이빗 에쿼티 자문 경험을 가져오고, 하트는 Pool Corporation의 수석 부사장 겸 최고재무책임자(CFO) 및 재무담당 이사로서 광범위한 재무 및 거버넌스 자격을 보유하고 있습니다. 이사회 리더십은 이러한 채용을 전략적, 운영적, 재무적 및 기술 이니셔티브를 지원하기 위한 계획된 이사회 승계 및 개편의 일부로 설명했습니다.
Landstar System (NASDAQ: LSTR) a annoncé la nomination de Barr Blanton et Melanie Housey Hart au conseil d'administration, effective le 30 octobre 2025.
Blanton est PDG de Crosslake Technologies et apporte une expérience en technologie, transformation et conseil en private equity; Hart est vice-présidente principale, directrice financière et trésorière chez Pool Corporation, avec de vastes références financières et en gouvernance. La direction du conseil a décrit ces recrutements comme faisant partie d'une succession et d'un renouvellement du conseil planifiés pour soutenir les initiatives stratégiques, opérationnelles, financières et technologiques.
Landstar System (NASDAQ: LSTR) hat die Ernennung von Barr Blanton und Melanie Housey Hart in den Vorstand bekannt gegeben, wirksam ab dem 30. Oktober 2025.
Blanton ist CEO von Crosslake Technologies und bringt Erfahrung in Technologie, Transformation und Beratung im Bereich Private Equity mit; Hart ist Senior Vice President, CFO und Treasurer bei Pool Corporation und verfügt über umfangreiche finanzielle und governance-bezogene Qualifikationen. Die Vorstandsführung beschrieb die Einstellungen als Teil einer geplanten Nachfolge und Erneuerung des Vorstands, um strategische, operative, finanzielle und technologische Initiativen zu unterstützen.
Landstar System (NASDAQ: LSTR) أعلنت عن تعيين Barr Blanton و Melanie Housey Hart في مجلس إدارتها اعتباراً من 30 أكتوبر 2025.
Blanton هو الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة Crosslake Technologies ويجلب خبرة في التكنولوجيا والتحول واستشارات الأسهم الخاصة؛ Hart هي نائبة الرئيس الأول، والمدير المالي والأمين في Pool Corporation وبفضل مؤهلاتها المالية والحوكمة الواسعة. وصفت قيادة المجلس التعيينات بأنها جزء من خلافة وتجديد المجلس المخطط له لدعم مبادرات استراتيجية وتشغيلية ومالية وتكنولوجية.
- Added Barr Blanton, technology and private equity transformation leader
- Added Melanie Housey Hart, Pool Corporation senior VP and CFO
- Board succession and refreshment to support strategic growth
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ: LSTR), a technology-enabled, asset-light provider of integrated freight transportation solutions, delivering safe, specialized transportation services, announced today the addition of Barr Blanton and Melanie Housey Hart to its Board of Directors.
Barr Blanton, 42, is a recognized leader in technology advisory and business transformation. He currently serves as chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors of Crosslake Technologies, a provider of technology diligence and advisory services to private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Before joining Crosslake in 2021, Blanton was a partner at McKinsey & Company, where he was managing partner for the Charlotte office and specialized in transformation and private equity practices. In this role, he advised Fortune 500 clients, private equity firms and their portfolio companies on corporate strategy and business innovation. Blanton serves on the board of MOXFIVE, a cybersecurity company specializing in incident response and forensics. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Wake Forest University and a Master of Business Administration from Duke University.
Melanie Housey Hart, 52, brings extensive experience in financial management and strategic leadership. She currently serves as senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer at Pool Corporation (NASDAQ: POOL), the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related outdoor living products with operations in North America, Europe and Australia. A Certified Public Accountant and NACD Directorship Certified, she spent 12 years at Ernst & Young in the assurance and advisory business services group prior to joining Pool Corporation in 2006. Hart previously served on the board of directors of Beacon Roofing Supply (formerly NASDAQ: BECN). She earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of New Orleans and completed the general management program at The Wharton School.
Landstar System, Inc.’s Chairman of the Board Diana M. Murphy commented, “On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, we are delighted to announce the appointments of Barr and Melanie. Attracting such high-caliber executives to the Landstar Board is a thoughtful continuation of our commitment to Board succession and refreshment efforts. The timely addition of their wealth of experience in strategic, financial and technology-led transformations will be a significant asset as we chart Landstar’s future growth and profitability. It is a privilege to welcome each of them to the Landstar Board.”
"We are thrilled to welcome Barr and Melanie to our Board of Directors at a pivotal time for Landstar," said President and CEO Frank Lonegro. "Barr is a recognized leader in guiding companies through transformational journeys utilizing strategy, technology and capital allocation, and Melanie brings deep financial expertise and a proven track record of driving growth for a global organization. Their combined insights will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our strategic, operational, financial and technological capabilities, always with a 'Safety First' mindset. This is an exciting time for Landstar and its network of independent entrepreneurs, and we are fortunate to have such talented individuals joining our Board."
Blanton commented, “I’m pleased to join the Board at such a dynamic time in Landstar’s journey. The company’s focus on innovation, operational excellence, and technology-driven leadership aligns well with my background. I look forward to collaborating with fellow directors and leadership to help shape Landstar’s next chapter.”
Hart remarked, “It is an honor to join the Landstar Board of Directors. Landstar’s strong reputation, commitment to excellence, and vision for long-term growth make this an exciting opportunity. I look forward to leveraging my financial and governance experience to support the company’s strategic objectives and continued success.”
About Landstar:
Landstar System, Inc. (www.landstar.com) is a technology-enabled, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions delivering safe, specialized transportation services to a broad range of customers utilizing a network of agents, third-party capacity owners and employees. Landstar transportation services companies are certified to ISO 9001:2015 quality management system standards and RC14001:2015 environmental, health, safety and security management system standards. Landstar System, Inc. is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Its common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market® under the symbol LSTR.
Forward Looking Statements Disclaimer:
The following is a “safe harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements contained in this press release that are not based on historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” This press release contains forward-looking statements, such as statements which relate to Landstar’s business objectives, plans, strategies and expectations. Terms such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “intention,” “expects,” “plans,” “predicts,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “will,” the negative thereof and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are by nature subject to uncertainties and risks, including but not limited to: decreased demand for transportation services; U.S. trade relationships and potential or imposed tariffs; an increase in the frequency or severity of accidents or other claims; unfavorable development of existing accident claims; dependence on third party insurance companies; dependence on independent commission sales agents; dependence on third party capacity providers; the impact of the Russian conflict with Ukraine on the operations of certain independent commission sales agents, including the Company’s largest such agent by revenue in the 2024 fiscal year; substantial industry competition; disruptions or failures in the Company’s computer systems; cyber and other information security incidents; dependence on key vendors; potential changes in taxes; status of independent contractors; regulatory and legislative changes; regulations focused on diesel emissions and other air quality matters; regulations requiring the purchase and use of zero-emission vehicles; intellectual property; acquisitions and investments; and other operational, financial or legal risks or uncertainties detailed in Landstar’s Form 10-K for the 2024 fiscal year, described in Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors, Landstar’s Form 10-Q for the 2025 first quarter, described in Part II, Item 1A Risk Factors, and in other SEC filings from time to time. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results or events to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated. Investors should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Investor Relations Contact Jim Todd, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Landstar System, Inc. jtodd@Landstar.com (904) 398-9400 Media Contact: Char Miller, Director, Corporate Communications, Landstar System, Inc. cmiller@Landstar.com (904) 952-3464
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