# Brent Yeagy

> Brent L. Yeagy is the president and chief executive officer of Wabash, based in Lafayette, Indiana. A Navy Nuclear Power Program graduate with engineering degrees from Purdue and an MBA from Anderson University, he joined Wabash in 2003, became president and COO in 2016, and CEO in June 2018. His public work spans manufacturing operations, customer partnerships, materials development and university research.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Wabash
- **Organizations:** Wabash, National Association of Manufacturers, Transportation and Supply Chain Institute at the University of Denver, United States Navy, Delco Remy International, Rexnord Corporation
- **Education:** BS, Environmental Engineering Science, Purdue University, MS, Safety Engineering, Purdue University, MBA, Business Management, Anderson University, Naval Nuclear Power Program graduate; participated in Officer Candidate Program, United States Navy, Executive education, University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, Executive education, Stanford Graduate School of Business
- **Known for:** Advanced from engineering functions to CEO during a career at Wabash beginning in 2003., Led Wabash during its move to a unified company brand and broader customer relationships., Supports Wabash-Purdue research, including an experimental energy-harvesting trailer.

## Career timeline

- **1991-1994** — Served in the United States Navy.
- **1995-1999** — Plant engineering roles at Rexnord Corporation, beginning December 1995.
- **1999-2003** — Roles in human resources, environmental engineering and safety management at Delco Remy International.
- **2003** — Joined Wabash; subsequently advanced through manufacturing and commercial trailer leadership.
- **2016-10** — Became president and chief operating officer and joined the board.
- **2018-06** — Became president and chief executive officer, succeeding Dick Giromini.

## Achievements

- Advanced from engineering functions to CEO during a career at Wabash beginning in 2003.
- Led Wabash during its move to a unified company brand and broader customer relationships.
- Supports Wabash-Purdue research, including an experimental energy-harvesting trailer.
- Serves on the boards of the National Association of Manufacturers and the University of Denver’s Transportation and Supply Chain Institute.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Wabash announced second-quarter sales of $417.2 million, a GAAP operating loss of approximately $25 million, and a $956 million backlog, up 14% sequentially.
- **2026-07** — Wabash announced early acceptance of orders for 2027 production of DuraPlate Dry Van and DuraPlate HD Dry Van trailers.
- **2026-04** — Discussed career decisions, Navy lessons and Wabash leadership on Risk & Resolve.

## Links

- Website: https://www.onewabash.com/about-us/leadership
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byeagy

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