AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Werner Enterprises (WERN)

Werner Enterprises director Jack A. Holmes resigns from board, effective October 5, 2026

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

Werner Enterprises director Jack A. Holmes resigned from the board and from its Compensation and Governance Committees, effective October 5, 2026. The company said he is leaving to accept an executive role at another transportation company and that the resignation was amicable, with no disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.

Key points

  • Jack A. Holmes gave notice of resignation on October 5, 2026, effective the same day
  • He also leaves the Compensation and Governance Committees of the Board
  • Stated reason: an executive leadership position at another transportation company, to avoid potential operational or governance conflicts
  • The filing states the resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the company, board, or management

The filing

CompanyWerner Enterprises (WERN)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 5, 2026, 8:49 PM ET
Accession number0000793074-26-000156

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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