The History of Big G Express.........

Pat Marsh began his career as owner of Goggin Truck Line.  The LTL company employeed over 1000 people and serviced the southeast and southwest.  In 1995, Pat and his brother Jack Marsh wanted to extend Goggin's services for its customers.  Together they formed Big G Express; they were humble beginnings with six tractors and 12 trailers.  In 1998, Patty Corley and David Nolan joined the ownership group.  Together they shared the success of Big G and worked to grow the company.  With a dedicated team and loyal partnerships with Big G customers, the company now runs 375 tractors and 850 trailers.  The company also added warehousing and distribution as an additional service to its growing clientele. Big G's philosophy is to have the best to offer in  customer satisfaction, communication, equipment, technology, and most importantly, a dedicated team of employees.

In 2009, after 14 years of total commitment to their company and employees, the owners of Big G Express, Pat and Jack Marsh, Patty Corley, and David Nolan decided to begin a planned transition by establishing an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) to allow the next generation of Big G leadership and all its employees to share in the benefits of ownership.  Big G will continue to operate at the highest standards long after the founders are gone.  "The transition will take 10 years to complete." says Chairman of the Board, Pat Marsh.  "Jack, Patty, David, and I will still be deeply involved in making sure our people are ready and our business remains strong.  We have a strong personal commitment to our people and a strong financial incentive for ourselves to make sure this transition is successful.  This will do nothing but insure that Big G's high standards of customer service and reliability continue to thrive in the future."

During the past two years, the ownership group has been contacted by several buyers interested in purchasing Big G.  While the offers were very attractive, the owners decided to reward the employees who have helped them build Big G Express to the multi-million dollar company it is today.   Instead of selling the company to the highest bidder, the owners chose to transfer the ownership of the company to their highly valued employees.

The company will operate as a 100% Employee Owned company through the ESOP.  "Under an ESOP, our eligible employees will participate in a retirement  plan that invests in the stock of the company. Doing buisness with an ESOP company makes good business sense because every employee is an owner and has incentive to do their job well.   A lot of companies talk about taking care of their employees, at Big G, we don't just talk about it ,we do it", says CFO, David Nolan.

"Our customers are not just customers, they are our partners! This change will create an even better standard and dedication to our customers. Every employee will have a personal stake in the services we provide", says CSMO, Patty Corley.

Pat, Jack, Patty and David will continue their roles at Big G Express.  "Our management team will continue the planned growth, customer commitment and quality operations just as before.  This transition gives back to our employees. creating a great future for Big G,  its employees, and its partners.", says CEO, Jack Marsh.

BIG G EXPRESS IS "PROUD TO SAY"  100% EMPLOYEE OWNED