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Heartland Express founder Russ Gerdin retires due to health
Russ Gerdin, the founder, CEO and chairman of North Liberty-based Heartland Express Inc., has retired for health reasons.
Heartland Express announced the retirement in a statement released Friday.
The company's board appointed 41-year-old Michael Gerdin, president and director, to assume the additional responsibilities vacated by Russell Gerdin, his father.
Russ Gerdin, 70, underwent a successful liver transplant in September 2006 after being diagnosed with cancer. Heartland Express announced in January that he was taking a leave of absence for health reasons, which were not disclosed.
Russell Gerdin of Heartland Express is retiring for health reasons, the company announced Sept. 2. (Gazette file photo)
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