1414 Board Member-FILLED

J Powers Recruiting, Inc.; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Commodity Trucking Holdings, Inc. seeks an experienced board member to guide growth through organic development and acquisitions. This non‑executive role emphasizes ESOP governance and balancing employee ownership with strategic decisions.

The board meets quarterly, with some in‑person sessions in Southern California; committee work such as audit or compensation may be included. A retainer-based engagement is described in the compensation section.

Qualifications

• M&A experience on corporate board or executive level.
• Hands-on ESOP governance and implementation knowledge.
• Experience growing a business and scaling operations.

Responsibilities

• Attend four board meetings annually (min two in-person in Southern CA) and review materials.
• Review monthly financials and discuss performance and strategy.
• Provide M&A oversight: target evaluation, diligence, integration planning, deal structuring.
• Advise on ESOP governance balancing employee ownership with growth.
• Serve on one or two committees (audit, compensation, nominating) and offer strategic advice.
• Collaborate with management and Trustee, respecting approvals on major decisions.

Skills

M&A experience

ESOP experience

Growth experience

Strategic thinker

Job description

MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Commodity Trucking Holdings, Inc.

Board meetings held in Southern California

“This is an exceptional opportunity to have a substantial impact on a company and to be a serious part of the growth and success.”

About the Company

Commodity Trucking Holdings, Inc. “CTH” is a well-established Southern California trucking company specializing in hauling materials used in heavy civil construction, including rock, dirt, and other aggregate materials. Founded in 1953, the company has built a strong reputation across the region and today employs approximately 190 people.

Longstanding, family-rooted company (since 1953) with entrepreneurial leadership hungry to grow. Opportunity to make a measurable impact on strategy, M&A execution, and long-term value creation for employee-owners.

The company has grown significantly over the decades. Through hands‑on leadership and disciplined growth, the previous owners grew the company by 3000% from 1989 to 2026! CTH is now an employee‑owned company, having transitioned to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan “ESOP” on January 1, 2022. Note: The ESOP was 100% from this date and is an S Corp. The ESOP structure was implemented as a long‑term ownership and succession strategy that allows employees to share in the company’s future success. While the business operates as a unified organization, it is structured through several legal entities that support its operations.

The company is part of a captive insurance group consisting of 37 companies. The new leadership team is growth‑oriented and focused on building a scalable platform for the future. The organization has a vision to grow the revenues to $400–$500 million through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

About the executive leadership (non-board)

https://www.dispatchtrans.com/company

This is a company with both history and momentum. The executive team is in the prime of their careers and deeply committed to thoughtful, sustainable growth, not growth for its own sake, but growth that strengthens the business and creates long‑term value. Leadership includes individuals with deep industry experience and exposure to sophisticated growth strategies and acquisition models.

For professionals looking to join a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, CTH offers the rare combination of a long‑standing, stable business and a leadership team that is hungry to build the next chapter. The company has already made its mark in the industry—and the next decade represents an exciting opportunity to help shape where it goes next.

Position Summary

This is an opportunity for an experienced collaborative Board Member to join the Board of Directors and help guide strategic growth through organic and M&A activity, plus bring expertise in ESOP structures. This is a non‑executive board role with the expectation of active engagement in quarterly board meetings and, depending on the expertise of the individual, may be nominated for committee work such as audit, compensation, nominating, and acquisition diligence.

NOTE: More sensitive information will be shared with candidates after the initial interview and both parties appear to be a good fit.

Risk Coverage for Board Members

Board members are protected with total coverage of $10M, including $5M D&O and $5M excess.

Key Responsibilities

1. Attend four board meetings annually (minimum two meetings in-person in Southern CA); board packets of 50 pages +/- are distributed 48-72 hours prior to meetings.
2. Review monthly financials and prepare to meaningfully discuss company performance and strategy.
3. Provide M&A experience and oversight: evaluate targets, diligence, integration planning, and deal structuring.
4. Advise on ESOP governance and balance employee‑owner interests with growth and commercial decision‑making.
5. Make timely decisions.
6. Serve on one or two committees as needed (audit, compensation, nominating) and provide ad hoc strategic advice.
7. Act as a constructive, trustworthy partner to management and the Trustee, respecting Trustee approvals on major decisions.

Background of Board Member Candidates

1. A pragmatic partner who values both ESOP and commercial execution.
2. M&A experience — either as a corporate executive or board member with direct deal involvement.
3. Practical ESOP experience (board or executive‑level) and ability to balance ESOP interests with growth/management needs.
4. Experienced in growing a business.
5. Business‑minded strategic thinker with hands‑on operational appreciation and willingness to be a proactive, timely contributor.

Current Board

The Board is collaborative and cordial! It includes 3 previous executives of the business who have another 7 years on the Board. The executives of the company are not currently on the Board, but that may change in the future.

1. Board Trustee, FMI Capital Partners, West Covina, CA.
2. Chairman of the Board, Balmoral Private Equity, Los Angeles, CA.
3. Member, Balmoral Private Equity, Los Angeles, CA.
4. Member, previous President of Commodity, on Nominating Committee, Yorba Linda, CA.
5. Member, previous CEO of Commodity, Newport Beach, CA.
6. Member, previous COO/CFO of Commodity, Head of Compensation Committee, Member of Auditing Committee, San Diego, CA.
7. Member, Partner at Gelman LLP, Irvine, CA, on Compensation Committee, Nominating Committee, and Auditing Committee.

Compensation & Terms

1. Annual retainer: $30,000. Board travel expenses reimbursed; meetings typically are held in one day and may require an overnight stay.
2. Engagement expected as a 1099/consulting arrangement. Additional consultancy fees may be negotiated separately.
3. Time commitment: preparation for meetings (review materials), quarterly board meetings (3–4 hours each), committee meetings as required, occasional diligence/review work for acquisitions.

Process & Timeline

1. First round of interviews will be held in April of 2026 with the selection committee, who are the 4 executives of the company. This will be either a Teams Meeting or in‑person, depending on where the candidate lives, and is expected to be a 1‑hour meeting.
2. Second interviews with the Board’s nominating committee at the Board meeting in May of 2026.
3. Final interview will be with the Trustee of the Board in May of 2026
4. Nominate a finalist.