Trucking announcements: Wessels named CFO at Torc; vps hired at Di-Mond, Harbor Logistics. Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Torc Robotics named Tobias Wessels its chief financial officer (CFO) and Phillips 66 appointed Greg Hayes as lead independent director. Di-Mond Trailers and Truck Bodies has hired Dave Steane vice president of sales, while Harbor Logistics welcomed two new members to its leadership team, adding Park Williams as senior vice president of sales, and Jeff Martin as vice president of transportation. Torc Robotics names Wessels as CFO. Torc Robotics has named Tobias Wessels as CFO as the company continues preparing for commercial deployment of Level 4 autonomous trucks in the U.S., according to a news release. He brings more than 20 years of financial and operational leadership experience across the autonomous vehicle, AI and technology sectors. Before joining Torc, Wessels served as chief development officer at Helm.ai, where he oversaw finance, corporate development and international expansion efforts, including partnerships with Volkswagen Group. He also previously served as chief corporate development officer at autonomous delivery company Udelv and earlier worked as CFO of X, Alphabet's moonshot development division, where he helped support projects that later evolved into Waymo. "Tobias brings a rare combination of deep technical understanding and financial rigor, shaped by experience at the forefront of autonomy and AI," said Peter Vaughan Schmidt, CEO of Torc. "As we continue to scale our operations, his leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our financial strategy, enhancing operational discipline, and positioning Torc for long-term success." Phillips 66 appoints lead independent director. Greg Hayes has been appointed as lead independent director of Phillips 66's board of directors, the company announced after the retirement of Glenn Tilton and Marna Whittington from the board. Hayes succeeds Tilton, who previously served as lead independent director, and Doug Terreson will succeed Whittington as chairman of the audit and finance committee. "We are pleased to have Greg step into the role of Lead Independent Director," said Mark Lashier, chairman and CEO of Phillips 66. "His distinguished leadership experience and deep knowledge of Phillips 66 position him well for this responsibility." Di-Mond welcomes vice president of sales. Canadian trailer manufacturer Di-Mond Trailers and Truck Bodies has named Dave Steane vice president of sales. In this role, Stane will oversee sales operations and distribution channels across North America as the company looks to expand its footprint. Prior to joining Di-Mond, he served as regional sales manager at OrangeEV, where he worked on sustainability-focused transportation sales and account management. Stane also spent seven years with Peterbilt as an account manager in Mississauga, Ont. Earlier in his career, he served as specialist, truck and equipment, at Element Fleet Management, among other roles in the industry. Overall, he brings more than 30 years of transportation experience to the new role. "We are thrilled to welcome Dave to our executive team. Dave's deep industry experience and proven track record of scaling teams make him the perfect fit as we enter our next phase of expansion," said Chris Di Lillo, CEO of Di-Mond, in the release. Harbor Logistics hires VPs of transportation, sales. Harbor Logistics has appointed two transportation and supply chain executives to its leadership team, naming Park Williams senior vice president of sales and Jeff Martin vice president of transportation. Williams will lead enterprise sales, revenue development and customer growth initiatives across Harbor's service portfolio. He brings more than 20 years of experience in logistics, supply chain strategy and business development, previously holding sales and operations roles with Mallory Alexander, GXO Logistics and PSA BDP, where he led business development and sales efforts across North and Latin America. Martin, meanwhile, joins the company with experience in leading transportation and fleet operations across multiple industries, the company said in the release. In his new role, he will oversee Harbor's transportation operations, including compliance, operational performance, driver development and network growth. Prior to joining the company, Martin held leadership positions with Kenan Advantage Group, Trimac Transportation, Maines Paper & Foodservice, Rite Aid and Panera Bread. He managed multi-site transportation networks, led operational integrations and implemented performance initiatives throughout his career. "Park and Jeff each bring a tremendous depth of operational and industry experience that aligns well with where Harbor Logistics is headed as a company," said Scott Auslund, CEO of Harbor Logistics, in the release. "Park has a strong track record of building relationships and a practical, end-to-end understanding of customer supply chain challenges, while Jeff has consistently led complex transportation operations with a focus on performance, safety and team development. We're excited to welcome both of them to Harbor." Krystyna Shchedrina's work has been focusing on transportation and logistics since 2022, and she is an honors graduate of the journalism bachelor program at Humber College. Reach Krystyna at: [email protected] Have your say This is a moderated forum. 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Ann Arbor SPARK honors regional leaders and companies at annual meeting awards ceremony. May 19, 2026 Nearly 400 business, government, academic, and community leaders gathered at Eastern Michigan University's Student Center for Ann Arbor SPARK's Annual Meeting on May 19. The event recognized individuals and organizations whose leadership has helped shape economic opportunity in Washtenaw County and the greater Ann Arbor region. The gathering highlighted Ann Arbor SPARK's achievements in entrepreneurship, business growth, talent development, and regional investment during 2025. Five awards were presented to honor contributions across multiple areas of the local economy. Paul Krutko, president and CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK, said: "This event is an opportunity to reflect on the partnerships, innovation, and leadership that continue to move our region forward. This year's honorees represent the very best of what makes the Ann Arbor region unique - visionary leadership, entrepreneurial success, industry innovation, and a deep commitment to building opportunity for others." Michael Cole received Volunteer of the Year for his long-standing service supporting startups through roles such as President of the Technology Industry Group at Bank of Ann Arbor and involvement with organizations like Ann Arbor Angels. Akadeum Life Sciences was named Entrepreneurial Services Company of the Year for its work developing cell separation technologies used by researchers worldwide. Torc Robotics earned Business Development Project of the Year after expanding its engineering operations focused on artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles in Washtenaw County. The Economic Impact Award went to American Center for Mobility (ACM) as it marks its tenth anniversary operating a major connected vehicle testing campus at Willow Run in Ypsilanti Township. Don Remboski accepted ACM's award alongside Governor Rick Snyder. Dr. Stephen Forrest received the Legend Award recognizing his role as former University of Michigan Vice President for Research and as a founding board chair who helped establish Ann Arbor SPARK. Attendees also heard from keynote speaker Julie Wagner from The Global Institute on Innovation Districts about global competitiveness strategies. A tribute honored Dick Sarns' legacy as one of Ann Arbor's earliest technology entrepreneurs whose innovations impacted heart surgery practices globally. Sponsors supporting this year's event included the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, DTE, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and Toyota.