YRC Exec Gets $1 Million Parachute

September 27, 2011: YRC Worldwide’s new CEO James L. Welch eliminated two executive positions at the trucking giant as he reorganizes its management team and functions.

Dismissed are Chief Marketing Officer Gregory A. Reid and Chief Administrative Officer James G. Kissinger. Both were also executive vice presidents.

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