Horizon Lines, Inc. Names James Storey Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
07.21.2008
CHARLOTTE, NC., July 21, 2008 – Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ), the nation’s leading domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company, today named James R. Storey Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. The position reports to Michael T. Avara, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Horizon Lines, Inc.
Mr. Storey brings extensive experience to this new position, where he will have primary responsibility for managing the company’s communications with the investment community and other key constituents who influence the investment decision. He joins Horizon Lines with over 16 years experience in executive investor relations and communications roles. Most recently Mr. Storey served as Vice President, Investor Relations for BlueLinx Holdings Inc., in Atlanta, GA. His experience also includes several years as a reporter and editor covering the stock market for Dow Jones & Co. in New York.
“James will be a great fit for our team with his background and experience in the investor and public relations arena. We are confident that our investors, associates and other constituents will be pleased with what he brings to the table,” said Charles G. (Chuck) Raymond, Chairman, President and CEO of Horizon Lines, Inc.
Mr. Storey holds a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and is a magna cum laude graduate of Boston College. He is an active member in the National Investor Relations Institute, where he serves on NIRI’s Senior Roundtable and is a past president of NIRI’s Atlanta chapter.
About Horizon Lines
Horizon Lines, Inc. is the nation's leading domestic container shipping and integrated logistics company comprised of two primary operating subsidiaries. Horizon Lines, LLC, operates a fleet of 21 U.S.-flag containerships and 5 port terminals linking the continental United States with Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia and Puerto Rico. Horizon Logistics, LLC, offers customized logistics solutions to shippers from a suite of transportation and distribution management services designed by Aero Logistics, information technology developed by Horizon Logistics Technology and intermodal trucking and warehousing services provided by Sea-Logix. Horizon Lines, Inc. is based in Charlotte, NC, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HRZ.
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