Michael R. Johns is a distinguished legal executive with more than 25 years of experience in corporate law, governance, and compliance. He joined ArcBest Corporation in 2014 as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, bringing expertise from his prior role as Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Tyson Foods, Inc., where he managed complex litigation, regulatory matters, and mergers and acquisitions. Johns holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arkansas. During his tenure at ArcBest, a Fortune 1000 provider of integrated logistics solutions, Johns advanced to Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary in 2017, and ultimately to Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary. In these roles, he oversaw all legal functions, including corporate governance, risk management, securities compliance, and commercial contracts, playing a pivotal role in navigating the company's growth amid evolving transportation regulations and industry disruptions. Johns' leadership contributed significantly to ArcBest's strategic initiatives, such as key acquisitions and the enhancement of enterprise risk frameworks, earning him recognition for fostering a culture of ethical compliance and board-level advisory excellence. As Former ArcBest CLO & Corporate Secretary, he left a lasting legacy of robust legal infrastructure that supports the company's position as a leader in freight transportation and logistics.