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Texas-Based BNSF Logistics Appoints Tim Humbert as Chief Commercial Officer

Jul 28, 2026 | By Devin Jacobs

BNSF Logistics, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has appointed Tim Humbert as its Chief Commercial Officer, effective August 3.

SUMMARY

  • BNSF Logistics has appointed Tim Humbert as its Chief Commercial Officer, effective August 3.
  • BNSF Logistics provides transportation, warehousing, project cargo, engineering, and supply chain solutions across North America.
  • Humbert will lead the company's sales and commercial teams, strengthen customer relationships, expand into new markets, and drive business growth.

As Chief Commercial Officer, Tim Humbert will lead BNSF Logistics' sales, business development, commercial operations, and marketing teams.

He will focus on growing the company's business, building stronger customer relationships, expanding into new markets, and strengthening BNSF Logistics' position as a leading provider of rail and multimodal logistics solutions.

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Tim Humbert brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain management, commercial strategy, and intermodal operations. He has led large commercial teams, managed logistics operations, and driven business growth across North America.

Before joining BNSF Logistics, he held senior leadership roles at Stoughton Trailers, International Motors, and C.H. Robinson, where he worked on commercial strategy, product development and multimodal transportation solutions. He earned an MBA from Purdue University and a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University.

"I'm honored to join BNSF Logistics at such an exciting time," said Humbert. "The company has an outstanding reputation for solving complex logistics challenges through innovation, engineering, and rail-integrated solutions. I look forward to working with our talented team, our customers, and our strategic partners as we continue building differentiated solutions that help our customers succeed."

"Tim brings an outstanding combination of commercial leadership, operational discipline, and deep logistics expertise," said David Ivan, Chief Executive Officer of BNSF Logistics. His experience building high-performing teams, developing innovative transportation solutions and serving customers across complex supply chains makes him an exceptional addition to our executive leadership team.

About BNSF Logistics

Founded in 2002 BNSF Logistics provides transportation, warehousing, project cargo, engineering and supply chain solution's across North America. The company helps businesses manage complex logistics challenges with integrated transportation and logistics services.

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