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RPM Appoints Walt Piekarski as Chief Commercial Officer to Spearhead Next Phase of Strategic Growth and Industry Innovation
RPM, a leading non-asset-based logistics provider specializing in finished vehicle and freight transportation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Walt Piekarski as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective October 13, 2025. This strategic appointment marks a pivotal moment in RPM's journey, signaling a focused drive toward hypergrowth and reinforcing the company's bold vision to revolutionize the automotive logistics industry.
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