John Smith

John is the Executive Chairman of Hillcrest Holdings. He began his career in the family business in 1971. Over the years, John held various roles in the organization, including his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of CRST International in 1987 and most recently, Chairman of the Board in 2010.

John has been actively involved in the transportation industry, including appointments with the American Trucking Association, Inc., Truckload Carriers Association, and the Iowa Motor Truck Association. An active member of his community, he has also served on numerous non-profit boards.

John received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Cornell College and a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University’s Johnson School of Business.