Allen Lund Co. names GM for Little Rock office

Joe Cook, who joined the company in 2016 as a transportation broker, most recently served as operations manager.

A bust portrait of a younger white man in a striped polo shirt placed over a composite branding image for Allen Lund Company. This composite image includes the company name, its ALC letter logo, an aerial photo of cropland, and a photo of a two-land rural highway taken from the middle of the road.
Joe Cook joined Allen Lund Co. in 2016 as a transportation broker in the Little Rock, Ark., office. He will now transition from operations manager to general manager of the office.
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The Allen Lund Co. has promoted Joe Cook from operations manager to general manager of its office in Little Rock, Ark.

Executive Vice President Jim McGuire said in a news release that Cook’s work ethic, positive attitude and strong leadership skills make him an ideal fit for the role.

“I am confident that Joe will be committed to building an office that the company will be proud of, and I look forward to working closely with him on his personal development,” McGuire said.

Cook joined the Allen Lund Co. in 2016 as a transportation broker in the Little Rock office. He has had exposure to all aspects of the company from sales, accounting, brokerage, account management and operations management, according to the company.

“I’m honored and excited to take on my new role with the Little Rock office,” Cook said. “Over these last nine years, I’ve been privileged to help our office grow to the point of being a Gear Up award finalist in 2024. My experience with ALC has given me an appreciation for each and every team member and their crucial role in making the office succeed.

“I am so thankful to be a part the amazing Allen Lund Co., a company which puts such an emphasis on developing and promoting talent in-house,” he continued. “Thank you to the executive team for the faith and commitment to me, and especially thank you to our team in Little Rock for having my back and the commitment that they show in helping me take the office onwards and upwards.”

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