Summary
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) announced on May 17, 2012, that Joel B. McCarty, Jr., its Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, will retire from the Company effective July 5, 2012. This filing serves as formal notification of his impending departure. While Mr. McCarty will transition out of his General Counsel and Secretary roles on May 22, 2012, he will continue to serve as Senior Vice President until his retirement date. Investors should note this leadership change as it signifies a transition within key executive functions of the company, particularly concerning legal and corporate governance.
Key Highlights
- 1Joel B. McCarty, Jr., Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, is retiring.
- 2Mr. McCarty's retirement is effective July 5, 2012.
- 3He will resign from his roles as General Counsel and Secretary on May 22, 2012.
- 4Mr. McCarty will maintain his Senior Vice President responsibilities until his retirement.
- 5This filing (8-K) officially reports the executive departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Joel B. McCarty, Jr., the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., is retiring.
His retirement from the Company is effective July 5, 2012.
Yes, Mr. McCarty will retain his responsibilities as Senior Vice President until his retirement on July 5, 2012, though he will step down as General Counsel and Secretary on May 22, 2012.
This 8-K filing formally notifies the public and investors of the planned departure of a key executive, providing transparency regarding leadership changes within the company.