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Derek Leathers

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Werner Enterprises

Search every verified Derek Leathers interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Derek Leathers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Werner Enterprises, was honored as a 2026 Business Hall of Fame honoree in Omaha. During the event, he reflected on his initial reluctance to relocate to Nebraska when he joined the company 27 years ago to open its Mexico division, noting that he has since come to appreciate the city as a place to raise his family. He also spoke about Werner’s commitment to safety and service, highlighting a recognition ceremony for employees who achieved two million or more accident-free miles, and expressed pride in the company’s role in keeping America moving. Leathers’s family and colleagues offered additional perspectives at the event. His children described his emphasis on ambition and high standards, citing his advice to be "hungrier than the next person" and his favorite quote, "averages are for other people." Others praised his involvement in the Omaha community and his collaborative leadership of the company’s multimodal business, with one speaker noting that he "shows up when this community needs him."

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