Chris Kolquist joined Freightquote as the company President in 2015. Chris offers a vast background in mergers and integrations as well as a strong understanding of the freight industry and experience in long-term strategy.
He heads the Freightquote team by positioning the company for continued growth. Chris drives success by developing talent, fostering strong relationships and nurturing enhanced capabilities with a focus on harnessing the expansive network of C.H. Robinson.
Chris joined C.H. Robinson in 2004 as the Director of Business Development, managing the company's merger and acquisition activities across the globe. During his tenure, Chris was also responsible for strategic planning, market and competitor analysis and supporting other investments across C.H. Robinson's divisions. Before joining Freightquote, he played an integral part in completing the acquisition by C.H. Robinson and subsequently led the integration activities between the companies.
Prior to joining C.H. Robinson, he worked as a finance manager at Best Buy Inc. His responsibilities included investment and capital strategies, enterprise planning, acquisition due diligence and integration support. Chris began his career at Arthur Andersen LLP, gaining experience in financial audits and acquisition due diligence. Chris holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas.