Tango Transport Names New Chief Financial Officer

 

SHREVEPORT – Tango Transport executives announced that Dan Stipp has accepted the position of chief financial officer for the company earlier this month. Stipp's responsibilities begin immediately.

“Asking Mr. Stipp to take this leadership position with the company was a unanimous decision,” said BJ Gorman, president of Tango Transport. “He has proven years of experience and dedication to the company. His level of commitment will serve as an acute financial compass for Tango’s future.”

The announcement comes on the heels of Tango Transport experiencing its most profitable year to date as well as being listed as one of the Top 10 privately-owned businesses in northwest Louisiana and east Texas by the Louisiana State University

Shreveport Center for Business and Economic Research.

“This is an exciting time for Tango Transport,” said Dan Stipp, Tango Transport chief financial officer. “The company has experienced significant growth within the last year and opportunities in new markets continue to present themselves. It is an exciting opportunity both professionally and personally to join Tango Transport’s leadership at this time.”

In addition to his time with Tango Transport, Stipp, a graduate of Missouri Southern State University, holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and has served as corporate controller and vice president for other transportation companies.

Established in 1991 with two trucks and two trailers by the father-and-son team Robert E. and BJ Gorman, Tango Transport is one of the largest trucking companies in the country, serving all 48 continuous states, Mexico and Canada and carries dry goods for companies such as General Motors, FedEx, Peterbilt, York International, International Paper and Weyerhaeuser. Today, more than 700 drivers and 1,300 trailers strong, Tango Transport credits its achievement to a commitment to integrity, continued excellence and innovation.