People: Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN.O)

Robert E. Synowicki, Jr. is Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Werner Enterprises, Inc. He joined the Company in 1987 as a tax and finance manager. Since that time, he was appointed to the following positions: (i) Treasurer in 1989; (ii) Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer in 1991; (iii) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in March 1996; and (iv) Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in November 1996. He was named to his current position as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer in 1999. Mr. Synowicki was employed by the independent public accounting firm of Arthur Andersen & Co. as a certified public accountant from 1983 until his employment with the company in 1987. Mr. Synowicki also serves on the board of directors of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and other professional organizations.