Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. Announces A New President For Service Transport Company

HOUSTON, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. (NYSE MKT: AE) ("Adams" or the "Company") today announced the election of Kevin J. Roycraft as President of Service Transport Company ("STC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adams, effective mid-November 2017.  James L. Brown will remain with Service Transport Company through his retirement date of December 31, 2017 to help facilitate a smooth transition.

Kevin Roycraft brings over 24 years of experience in transportation and logistics operations, management and executive leadership.  He joins Service Transport Company from Dana Transport Inc., where he served as Executive Vice President.  From 2012 through 2015, Mr. Roycraft was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Aveda Transportation and Energy Services.  From 2004 through 2012, Mr. Roycraft held various positions of increasing responsibility with Liquid Transport Corp, including Director of Business Development and Vice President of Operations.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision from Purdue University.

"We welcome Kevin's leadership and experience to the STC team.  Service Transport Company is well positioned to take advantage of the substantial downstream development across the Gulf Coast, and Kevin will be a key leader in capturing future opportunities and growth.  We thank Jim Brown for his 33 years of tireless dedication to Service Transport Company," said Townes Pressler, Executive Chairman of the Company. 

Adams Resources & Energy, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is engaged in the business of crude oil marketing, transportation and storage and tank truck transportation of liquid chemicals, dry bulk and ISO tank container storage and transportation.  For more information, visit www.adamsresources.com.

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Contact:  Josh C. Anders
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
janders@adamsresources.com
(281) 974-9442

SOURCE Adams Resources & Energy, Inc.