Jacobson names Solvedt executive VP

Jacobson names Solvedt executive VP    Jacobson Cos., a third-party logistics provider, has appointed Terry Solvedt as executive vice president of operations for its transportation and logistics services business unit.
   Solvedt, who will be based at Jacobson's headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, will oversee the company's over-the-road, regional fleets and dedicated asset business as well as carrier services.
   A 30-year industry veteran, he served as senior vice president and general manager at Ruan Transport Corp. from 2004 to 2007 before holding the position of vice president at RoadLink USA from 2008 to 2010. Before coming to Jacobson, he was an industry advisor with Landes Trucking.