Christenson Transportation Inc.
Dr. Ethan Slaughter has a diverse work experience, spanning multiple industries and roles. In 2013, they started working as the Assistant Director of Finance at the City of Ozark, Missouri, where they stayed until April 2019. In April 2019, they joined Christenson Transportation Inc. as a Controller and later took on the role of Chief Operating Officer for the state of Missouri in March 2022. In November 2021, they started serving on the DeVoe School of Business Advisory Council at Indiana Wesleyan University. Most recently, in January 2023, they founded the Copeland-Hall Research Institute.
Dr. Ethan Slaughter has a Doctor of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University, which they obtained from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, they completed their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Missouri State University from 2012 to 2013. Dr. Ethan also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting from Missouri State University, which they earned from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, Dr. Slaughter is a Certified Public Accountant, obtained from the Missouri Board of Accountancy in 2015.
Christenson Transportation Inc.
A Family Owned Company With two locations (Lebanon, Tennessee and Springfield, Missouri), Christenson Transportation is a family-owned company that was founded by Gene Christenson, Don’s father, in 1979. We currently run in forty-eight states as well as parts of Canada, specializing in the hauling of high-value, high-risk and time-sensitive freight including tires, pet food, paper, electronics and other general commodities. With over 35 years in the trucking industry, Christenson Transportation has won the Truckload Carriers Association Safety Award three times and is the recipient of the Platinum Fleet Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Highway Traffic Safety”. Both are due to our commitment in working with quality drivers to provide value and safety to our customers. We are a member of the Truckload Carriers Association and the Missouri Motor Carriers Association.