Kirk Purcell

Kirk Purcell is currently the VP of Customer Success at FreightWaves. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Customer & Competitive Insights at AFN from August 2014 to August 2018.

At AFN, Kirk led a team that provided shippers with visibility into their freight network in order to select the most efficient and cost-effective method of moving freight. Kirk also helped customers optimize their freight moves in alignment with their logistics needs and supply chain goals.

Under Kirk's leadership, AFN became known for its unbiased, mode-neutral approach to shipping, which helped customers save money and improve relationships with end-retailers.

Kirk Purcell has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Kirk also has executive education in Corporate Strategy from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Finally, they have an MBA in Entrepreneurship / Accounting from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) - Liautaud Graduate School of Business.

They work with Will Hopping - Data Integrations Manager, Donny Gilbert - Director, Customer Solutions, and Henry Byers - Market Expert. Kirk Purcell reports to Laura Fava, EVP, FreightWaves.