Allen Lund Company’s Matt Gronostaj and Ben Batten are Promoted to Vice President of Sales and Operations
October 23, 2025 | 4 min to read
Matt Gronostaj and Ben Batten were promoted to Vice Presidents of Sales and Operations at Allen Lund Company, recognizing Matt’s 20-year rise from Transportation Broker to GM and Ben’s leadership after the 2020 Des Moines acquisition and subsequent GM role. CEO Eddie Lund praised their grit, ingenuity, and influence. ALC, a national third-party broker managing over 640,000 loads annually, continues expanding its logistics, software, and international divisions.
The Allen Lund Company is pleased to announce the promotions of two ALC General Managers, Matt Gronostaj and Ben Batten, to Vice Presidents of Sales and Operations.
Matt Gronostaj joined the Allen Lund Company in 2005 as a Transportation Broker for ALC Memphis, working his way up to become the General Manager of the office.
Reflecting on his new role, Matt Gronostaj said, “I am so grateful and excited for the opportunity to move further into leadership. I am thankful for the executive team, the Lund family, and my peers that have put their trust in me. Looking forward to collaborating with the best minds in the business and bringing new and fresh ideas to further the success of Allen Lund Company.”
Eddie Lund, Chief Executive Officer, shared, “Matt started as a Transportation Broker, and through grit, hard work, and an ability to lead, he became one of our top GMs. For 20 years, Matt has consistently improved his ability to influence his peers and those who work for him positively. We are excited to see how he performs as a VP and know that he will help any offices that he serves. Congratulations, Matt, this promotion is well deserved.”
Ben Batten joined the Allen Lund Company in 2020 with the acquisition of Des Moines Truck Brokers. He served as the Assistant General Manager for the ALC Des Moines branch until he was promoted in 2022 to become the General Manager of the office.
Speaking about his promotion, Ben declared,“I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and for the continued support of my colleagues and leadership team. I’ve been fortunate to work alongside a fantastic team in Des Moines for many years, and my success would not be possible without them. I look forward to this next chapter and contributing to Allen Lund Company’s growth and success.”
Regarding Ben Batten’s promotion, Eddie Lund stated, “When we purchased DMTB in 2020, we quickly realized how capable Ben was as an Assistant Manager. When he took over as GM of Des Moines, we knew that he would take them to the next level. Through ingenuity, intelligence, and hustle, Ben’s leadership continued to flourish. That is why he is being promoted to Vice President. We know that he will serve his offices well, and we look forward to watching Ben perform at a high level with this next step in his career. Congratulations, Ben!”
About Allen Lund Company
Specializing as a national third-party transportation broker with offices across North America and over 750 employees, the Allen Lund Company works with shippers and carriers nationwide to arrange dry, refrigerated (specializing in produce), and flatbed freight. ALC manages over 640,000 loads a year and was designated by Transport Topics in 2025 as the 14th Top Freight Brokerage Firm. The Allen Lund Company has a logistics and software division, ALC Logistics, ranked 47th in the Transport Topics 2025 list of Top 100 Logistics Companies and an International Division licensed by the FMC as an OTI-NVOCC #019872NF. Please click here if you want to join the Allen Lund Company team.
Established in 1976, the Allen Lund Company was named to the 2024 Food Logistics’ Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list. In 2023, ALC was included in Transport Topics’ Top Freight Brokerage Firms and Top 100 Logistics Companies lists. Other awards in 2023 include recognition as a Top Food Chain Provider by Food Shippers of America for the second year in a row and a designation as a Top Food Chain Technology Provider. Armstrong & Associates, Inc. placed ALC on their Top 50 U.S. 3PL List and Top 100 DTM 3PL List. In 2022, ALC was named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies, received a Top Software and Technology award from Food Logistics, a Bronze EcoVadis Sustainability rating, and a Bestie Award for Best Philanthropic Initiatives. The Los Angeles Business Journal named ALC one of the best places to work in Los Angeles for 2021. ALC was recognized by Food Logistics magazine as a 2019 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Provider for TransKool Solutions, and Logistics Tech Outlook for our software division ALC Logistics as a 2018 Top 10 Freight Management Solution Providers. ALC has also received the TIA 3PL Samaritan Award and NASTC (National Association of Small Trucking Companies) named Allen Lund Company Best Broker of the Year. More information is available at allenlund.com.