New CFO Michael Rogers to lead finance at Universal Logistics (NASDAQ: ULH)
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. announced a planned CFO transition. Long‑time Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Jude M. Beres will resign effective May 29, 2026 to pursue opportunities outside the transportation and logistics industry, and will stay through that date to support an orderly handover.
The company’s Executive Committee has appointed Michael Rogers as the new Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective June 1, 2026, with Board ratification expected at its next meeting. Rogers brings roughly three decades of finance leadership experience at Ford Motor Company and currently serves as CFO of Conlan Tire Co., Hercules Materials Holdings LLC and affiliates.
His compensation package includes an initial annual base salary of $425,100, increasing to $500,000 in June 2027, a minimum 2026 cash bonus of $300,000, and eligibility for a restricted stock award valued at about $127,500, vesting over four years. The parties are finalizing a definitive employment agreement and related equity award documents.
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Planned CFO succession with named internal successor limits disruption risk.
Universal Logistics Holdings is managing a leadership change by announcing Jude Beres’ resignation alongside Michael Rogers’ appointment as CFO. The overlap period through May 29, 2026 supports continuity and knowledge transfer across finance and treasury functions.
Rogers’ background includes about thirty years in finance roles at Ford Motor Company plus current CFO duties at private companies, which aligns with Universal’s logistics and automotive‑linked customer base. His package—base salary rising from $425,100 to $500,000, a $300,000 2026 bonus, and a $127,500 restricted stock award—uses equity vesting over four years to encourage retention.
The company notes no disagreement underlying Beres’ departure, framing it as a career move. Future filings describing Rogers’ finalized employment and severance terms will further clarify long‑term governance and cost structure, but the disclosed terms indicate a standard senior‑executive arrangement rather than a transformational shift.
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On April 2, 2026, Jude M. Beres notified Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), of his resignation as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, effective May 29, 2026, in order to pursue other opportunities outside the transportation and logistics industry. Mr. Beres’ resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Beres is expected to remain with the Company through May 29, 2026 to assist in the transition of his responsibilities.
In connection with Mr. Beres’ resignation, on April 7, 2026, the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Michael Rogers, age 59, to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective June 1, 2026. The Board of Directors is expected to ratify Mr. Rogers’ appointment at its next meeting.
Mr. Rogers has served as Chief Financial Officer of Conlan Tire Co., Hercules Materials Holdings LLC and certain of their affiliates since October 2022. Prior to that time, Mr. Rogers served in various finance-related roles for approximately thirty years with Ford Motor Company, including as Model e Controller – Product Development, Global Controller – Warranty, Global Controller – Material Planning and Logistics, and Finance Director, Canada, Mexico and South America Operations.
Mr. Rogers received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Rice University and an M.B.A. from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Rogers and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as an officer of the Company. There are no family relationships between Mr. Rogers and any director or executive officer of the Company, and there are no transactions involving Mr. Rogers requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
In connection with his appointment, the Company has agreed to the principal terms of Mr. Rogers’ compensation arrangements. Effective as of June 1, 2026, Mr. Rogers will receive a base salary of $425,100 annually which, subject to his continued employment with the Company, increases to $500,000 in June 2027. Mr. Rogers also will be eligible to participate in the Company’s annual cash incentive compensation program and, for 2026, will be eligible to receive a minimum cash bonus of $300,000, payable in October 2026.
In addition, effective as of June 1, 2026, Mr. Rogers will be eligible to receive a restricted stock award with an aggregate grant date value of approximately $127,500, subject to approval by the Board of Directors and the terms of the Company’s equity incentive plan and applicable award agreements. The restricted stock award would vest over a four-year period, with 25% vesting on each anniversary of the grant date, subject to Mr. Rogers’ continued employment.
Mr. Rogers also will be entitled to participate in the Company’s employee benefit plans and programs generally available to senior executives of the Company, including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and paid time off benefits.
The Company and Mr. Rogers are in the process of negotiating and finalizing a definitive written employment agreement and related award agreements reflecting the foregoing arrangements, as well as severance provisions and customary restrictive covenant provisions. The Company expects to file such agreements as exhibits to a subsequent periodic report or current report, as applicable, after they have been executed.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 8, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Beres’ resignation and Mr. Rogers’ appointment. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Exhibit 99.1
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. Announces Appointment of Michael Rogers as Chief Financial Officer
Warren, MI – April 8, 2026 — Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ULH) today announced that Michael Rogers has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective June 1, 2026.
Mr. Rogers currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Conlan Tire Co., Hercules Materials Holdings LLC and certain of their privately held affiliates. Prior to that time, Mr. Rogers spent approximately thirty years with Ford Motor Company in a variety of finance-related leadership roles, including Model e Controller – Product Development, Global Controller – Warranty, Global Controller – Material Planning and Logistics, and Finance Director, Canada, Mexico and South America Operations.
Mr. Rogers holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Rice University and an M.B.A. from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.
Tim Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of Universal Logistics Holdings, stated, “We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Mike in this role. Mike brings tremendous breadth and depth of financial, operational and leadership experience, both from his many years with Ford and from his more recent service. We believe Mike’s background, judgment and familiarity with Universal will make him an outstanding addition to our senior leadership team.”
The Company also announced that Jude M. Beres had informed the Company of his decision to resign from his positions as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, effective May 29, 2026, in order to pursue other opportunities outside the transportation and logistics industry.
Mr. Phillips added, “On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Universal team, I want to thank Jude for his many years of dedicated and exemplary service to the Company. Jude has served as our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2016 and previously served as our Chief Administrative Officer. Over the course of nearly three decades with the Company and its affiliated businesses, Jude has played an important role in our growth and development, and we are grateful for his many contributions over the years. We wish him continued success in this next chapter of his career.”
Mr. Beres is expected to remain with the Company through May 29, 2026 to assist in the transition of his responsibilities
Source: Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.
For Further Information:
Steven Fitzpatrick, Investor Relations
SFitzpatrick@UniversalLogistics.com
About Universal:
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (“Universal”) is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide a variety of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States and in Mexico and Canada. Our operating subsidiaries provide our customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet their changing demands. We offer our customers a broad array of services across their entire supply chain, including value-added, dedicated, intermodal and trucking services. In this press release, the terms “us,” “we,” “our,” or the “Company” refer to Universal and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Forward Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this press release might be considered forward-looking statements. These statements identify prospective information, including statements regarding the anticipated transition of responsibilities and the future contributions of Mr. Rogers.
Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time and/or management’s good faith belief with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the timing and effectiveness of the transition of responsibilities, the future contributions of Mr. Rogers, market conditions, customer demand, pricing and competitive pressures, the timing, execution and effectiveness of cost-reduction, efficiency or restructuring initiatives, operating costs, labor availability and other factors affecting operating income and margins.
Additional information about the factors that may adversely affect these forward-looking statements is contained in Universal’s reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Universal assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.