Erin Gattis is the Chief Human Resources Officer of ArcBest^®. With 25 years of experience, she is leading the way in creating an exceptional workplace where logistics professionals with diverse experiences and perspectives can grow and make a lasting impact. Erin boldly guides the teams responsible for the company’s award-winning training and succession planning programs, talent acquisition, employee engagement, benefits and compensation and executive compensation for ArcBest Corporation^®. She also champions the company’s wellness programs for a healthier workforce and is one of the drivers behind ArcBest’s Environmental, Social and Governance efforts — including the critical work of implementing a strategic DEI roadmap — building a more inclusive workplace for all. Various corporate governance responsibilities also fall under her domain.

Under Erin’s leadership, the people at ArcBest have an opportunity to achieve tremendous growth, and the company’s customers, partners and other stakeholders benefit. Her dedication to building a values-driven culture — rooted in creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellence and wellness — has made ArcBest one of the best companies to work for in the nation; career mobility across the company has increased while turnover remains at levels lower than the logistics industry.

Erin was named ArcBest Chief Human Resources Officer in July 2016. Previously, she served as Vice President of Human Resources and as the company’s Chief of Staff to ArcBest President and CEO Judy McReynolds. She began her career at ArcBest in 1999 in the Human Resources Department.

Erin holds HRCI Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certifications, the senior-most human resources certifications for those who have demonstrated a strategic mastery of the HR body of knowledge and practical experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from Arkansas Tech University.

In the Media

Women In Trucking Association 2022 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award Finalist

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2020 C-Suite Award

Alumni Connections with University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

Fort Smith Job Market

One Reason for Supply Chain Shortages

ArcBest Wins Comparably Awards for Best CEO and Best Company for Women

ArcBest Among America’s Best Employers for Diversity

ArcBest Names One of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes  

Outside the Office

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
Dean’s Leadership Council advisory member
Alumni Association’s Mentor Connections Program mentor

Arkansas Tech University
Business Advisory Council member

Mercy Health Forth Smith
Communities Board member

Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce
Board member

United Way of Fort Smith Area
Board president in 2018