42nd Annual Patterson Lecture: Shelley Simpson, J.B. Hunt

Northwestern University Transportation Center's 42nd Annual William A. Patterson Transportation Lecture:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024 | 7:30 PM

Walter Athletics Center

2255 Campus Drive, Evanston, Illinois

Shelley Simpson is President at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Shelley’s 29-year career at J.B. Hunt reflects the company’s continued progression as an innovative leader in the transportation industry. She previously served as President of Integrated Capacity Solutions and Truckload, EVP of People and Chief Commercial Officer, among other executive roles. Shelley was named President in 2022 and provides oversight for all company business units while generating long-term value for employees, customers and shareholders. In 2023, She received the Excellence in Free Enterprise Award from Economics Arkansas and the Influential Woman in Trucking Award by the Women in Trucking organization.

PATTERSON LECTURE ORIGIN:

NUTC's annual is named for William A. "Pat" Patterson. A central figure in the United States air transport industry for more than four decades, Patterson served as president and chairman of United Airlines from 1934 until his retirement in 1966. He was a life trustee of Northwestern University and was instrumental in the establishment and strategic leadership of the Northwestern University Transportation Center.

In Patterson's honor, Northwestern established the in 1978. The Patterson Chair serves as an intellectual focal point for transportation research and education at Northwestern, most of which is coordinated through the NUTC.

In 1980, the NUTC established the Patterson Transportation Lecture as an integral part of the Patterson Endowment. It has since become an annual highlight at Northwestern University, drawing influential speakers from all facets of the transportation industry.

Host or Publisher Northwestern University Transportation Center