Fritz Holzgrefe
About Fritz Holzgrefe
Fritz Holzgrefe serves as the President and CEO of Saia Inc. since 2020, bringing extensive experience from previous roles in finance and business development across various companies.
Current Role at Saia Inc.
Fritz Holzgrefe serves as the President and CEO of Saia Inc., a position he has held since 2020. Under his leadership, the company operates within the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, focusing on providing transportation and logistics services. His tenure has seen the implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and customer service.
Previous Experience in Finance and Leadership
Before his current role, Fritz Holzgrefe held various positions in finance and leadership across multiple organizations. He worked at Commworks Division of 3Com as the Director of Finance from 2000 to 2003. He also served as Vice President and CFO at Golden Peanut Company from 2006 to 2012, and Vice President of Business Development for Argentina and South Africa from 2012 to 2014.
Educational Background
Fritz Holzgrefe earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School, completing his studies from 1992 to 1994.
Career Progression
Fritz Holzgrefe's career includes a series of progressively responsible roles. He began as a Senior Associate at Coopers & Lybrand from 1994 to 1996, followed by a position as Senior Finance Manager at The Pillsbury Company from 1996 to 2000. He later transitioned to CPKelco as VP/Director of Finance from 2003 to 2006 and served as Executive Vice President & CFO at Saia Inc. from 2014 to 2019.
High School Education
Fritz Holzgrefe completed his high school education at Lafayette Central Catholic High School. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent academic and professional achievements.