--- title: ATG Fuel For Thought | Lauren Russell description: Lauren Russell serves as Armstrong’s Chief Marketing Officer. Originally joining the team in 2012 to focus on human resources and recruiting, Lauren recently transitioned to marketing, social media, agent relations, and event planning. She has over 20 years of experience in logistics and transportation. image: https://www.armstrongtransport.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Stock%20Images/backgrounds/truck-sunset.png --- - Categories ** - Follow Us ** - ** [Subscribe](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog-subscription) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/ATGFR8/) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/armstrong-transport-group) - [**](https://www.instagram.com/atgfr8/) # Armstrong Transport Group Blog ATG Fuel For Thought The latest on transportation, logistics, technology and industry trends. 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