The Allen Lund Co. announced Oct. 1 the promotions of two general managers — Matt Gronostaj and Ben Batten — to vice presidents of sales and operations, effective immediately.
About Matt Gronostaj
Gronostaj joined the Allen Lund Co. in 2005 as a transportation broker for ALC Memphis, working his way up to become the general manager of the office.
“I am so grateful and excited for the opportunity to move further into leadership,” Gronostaj says. “I am thankful for the executive team, the Lund family, and my peers that have put their trust in me. Looking forward to collaborating with the best minds in the business and bringing new and fresh ideas to further the success of Allen Lund Company.”
“Matt started as a transportation broker, and through grit, hard work, and an ability to lead, he became one of our top GMs,” says Allen Lund Co. CEO Eddie Lund. “For 20 years, Matt has consistently improved his ability to influence his peers and those who work for him positively. We are excited to see how he performs as a VP and know that he will help any offices that he serves.”
About Ben Batten
Batten joined the Allen Lund Co. in 2020 with the acquisition of Des Moines Truck Brokers. He served as the assistant general manager for the ALC Des Moines branch until he was promoted in 2022 to become the general manager of the office.
“I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and for the continued support of my colleagues and leadership team,” Batten says. “I’ve been fortunate to work alongside a fantastic team in Des Moines for many years, and my success would not be possible without them. I look forward to this next chapter and contributing to Allen Lund Company’s growth and success.”
“When we purchased DMTB in 2020, we quickly realized how capable Ben was as an assistant manager,” Lund says. “When he took over as GM of Des Moines, we knew that he would take them to the next level. Through ingenuity, intelligence, and hustle, Ben’s leadership continued to flourish. That is why he is being promoted to vice president. We know that he will serve his offices well, and we look forward to watching Ben perform at a high level with this next step in his career.”
