CarterBaldwin Executive Search is pleased to announce the successful placement of Bill Speer as Chief Financial Officer of The McPherson Companies, LLC. Bill’s appointment marks a significant step forward for TMC as it continues its strategic growth across the Southeast.
Bill brings more than two decades of financial leadership to TMC. Most recently, he served as CFO of SOAR Transportation Group, a private equity-backed logistics company. Prior to that, he was CFO of Xpress Global Systems, where he rebuilt the finance organization, led three strategic acquisitions, and played a key role in tripling EBITDA.
Earlier in his career, Bill held senior finance positions at Zep Inc. (NYSE: ZEP), Unified Brands (a division of Dover Corporation, NYSE: DOV), and Frito-Lay (a division of PepsiCo, NASDAQ: PEP).
He began his career in operations with Schreiber Foods and Frito-Lay, bringing a well-rounded perspective to his leadership approach.
Bill holds a BS in management from Purdue University.
About The McPherson Companies
Founded in 1971, The McPherson Companies is a family-owned business and one of the largest independent lubricant distributors in the Southeast. TMC serves more than 10,000 customers across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana, and Tennessee. Its offerings include leading lubricant brands like ExxonMobil, BP/Castrol, and ConocoPhillips/Kendall, as well as its own Proteck brand. Through its Total Petroleum Management program, TMC provides integrated delivery, logistics, and contract solutions for fuel, lubricants, and diesel exhaust fluid.
