Robert A. Young

ROBERT A. YOUNG III is the President and Chief Executive Officer
of Arkansas Best Corporation. Mr. Young has worked for the
company for 38 years starting as the Supervisor of Terminal
Operations for ABF Freight System, Inc. He subsequently held
positions as President of Data-Tronics, Arkansas Best’s
management information systems subsidiary and Vice President of
Finance for Arkansas Best Corporation. In 1973, Mr. Young became
President of Arkansas Best Corporation. In August 1988, he added
the responsibility of Chief Executive Officer of Arkansas Best
Corporation to his duties as President. From 1979 through 1994,
Mr. Young served as the President of ABF.