Ron Riddle, President
Ron brings more than 37 years of transportation experience, all of it with Leavitt's Freight Service and Central Oregon Truck Co. He started behind the wheel as an OTR driver and self-loader operator for over seven years, then held roles as Yard Foreman, Customer Service Representative, Vice President of Marketing, Vice President, President/CEO and most recently COO. Outside the office, Ron serves on the Executive Board of the Oregon Trucking Association, is part of the Oregon Truck PAC leadership and sits on the Board of Directors for the Hope Project.
Brad Aimone, Safety Director
Brad has been part of the team at COTC since 2004. Prior to entering the transportation industry, he served our country for 21 years as a member of the United States Army Special Forces, or as the unit is more commonly called, the Green Berets. He retired from the Army in 1999. When he's not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife Mary, and backpacking and ski mountaineering.
Matt Ellsworth, Director of Operations
Matt joined the team after graduating from Western Oregon University in 2010. Growing up, he gained a great respect for the transportation industry and specifically, the culture of Central Oregon Truck Co. Matt started as a Customer Service Representative in the company. His primary focus was outside of the 11 Western states where he helped the company expand into the 48 state/Canada fleet it is today.
Noah Johnson, Director of Sales and Pricing
Noah brings 13 years of transportation industry experience, with a background in brokerage, customer relationships, operations and pricing. He joined COTC in 2021 to oversee the brokerage department, building on his time with several brokerage companies. His strength in customer relationships and pricing led him to the role of Director of Sales and Pricing in 2025, where he helps guide COTC's sales and pricing efforts. A Central Oregon native, Noah returned to the area after school and has made it home with his family.
Josh Laugnlin, Director of Maintenance
Josh joined COTC in 2012 and has worked through every part of the maintenance department, from preventive maintenance (PM) on trucks to parts and over-the-road breakdowns. He has managed the OTR department for about 10 years and brings the hands-on experience that helps keep our team moving. Josh enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
