D R Verdoorn

Sid Verdoorn, 69, served over 40 years with C.H. Robinson, working his way from an entr level sales position to assuming the presidency of the company in 1977. Sid was born in Hollandale, Minnesota. After graduating from Albert Lea High School in 1957, Sid attended Central College in Iowa and served in the United States military. He joined C.H. Robinson in 1963, initially serving as a salesperson and then early in his career opening the C.H. Robinson San Francisco branch office. His achievements in the field, combined with his leadership abilities, landed him the position of personnel director for the company in 1971, an instrumental position because C.H. Robinson is a service business. The quality and management of its employees are keys to the company’s success. After serving as a vice president, Sid was named president of C.H. Robinson in 1977, and then later chairman and CEO. He retired as chairman of the Board in December 2006. He was instrumental in overseeing and developing strategic growth plans, setting the vision, and leading the company to its current international size and status as a highly successful, publicly-traded company on the Nasdaq. Sid has served on the Boards of Directors for G&K Services, a publicly-traded company based in Minnesota, and the Schwan Food Company. He also served on the Boards the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association and the Produce Marketing Association. In addition to his professional activities, Sid has served on several church and community projects.