# Mike Hachtman

> Mike Hachtman founded Houston-based Relogistics Services in 2011 and became CEO of 48forty Solutions when it acquired Relogistics in 2021. He retired in January 2026. His career spans pallet management, IFCO Systems, Texas government and packaging trade associations. With his wife Anne, he has supported Texas A&M study-abroad scholarships and the Aggie Experience Fund.

- **Role:** Entrepreneur and retired pallet-management executive
- **Organizations:** Relogistics Services, 48forty Solutions, IFCO Systems, PalEx, Fraser Industries, Reusable Packaging Association, National Wooden Pallet and Container Association, Texas Railroad Commission
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in engineering; Bachelor of Science in political science, Texas A&M University
- **Known for:** Founded Relogistics Services in 2011., Led the combined 48forty Solutions and Relogistics business from 2021 until retirement announced in January 2026., Served as chairman of the Reusable Packaging Association and as 2021 chairman of NWPCA.

## Career timeline

- **Before 1997** — Served in Texas government, including as chief of staff at the Texas Railroad Commission.
- **1997** — Entered the pallet industry; career included Fraser Industries, PalEx and IFCO Systems.
- **2011** — Founded Relogistics Services; a March RPA interview identified him as IFCO senior vice president and RPA vice chairman.
- **2012** — Named as RPA board chairman in its November strategic-plan announcement.
- **2016** — Mike and Anne endowed two Texas A&M study-abroad scholarships with a $100,000 gift.
- **2021** — Became CEO of the combined 48forty and Relogistics business following the acquisition; chaired NWPCA.
- **2022** — Texas A&M reported initial awards from the Aggie Experience Fund, supported in part by a Hachtman family endowment.
- **2026** — Retirement announced January 15, alongside 48forty’s financial restructuring; Dave Russell became interim CEO.

## Achievements

- Founded Relogistics Services in 2011.
- Led the combined 48forty Solutions and Relogistics business from 2021 until retirement announced in January 2026.
- Served as chairman of the Reusable Packaging Association and as 2021 chairman of NWPCA.
- With Anne Hachtman, provided $100,000 to endow two study-abroad scholarships at Texas A&M.
- With Anne Hachtman, established an endowed fund supporting the Aggie Experience Fund.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — 48forty announced Hachtman’s retirement, Dave Russell’s appointment as interim CEO, and a restructuring reducing company debt by over 80% with $75 million of new capital.
- **2026-07** — Tony Brooks was appointed CEO of 48forty after the interim leadership period.
- **—** — Texas A&M’s Fall 2026 generosity feature describes the Aggie Experience Fund, supported in part by Mike and Anne Hachtman, and a recipient’s participation in four engineering organizations. Publication identifies the season, not an exact publication month.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hachtman-6600322

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Last updated: 2026-10-23