About

M. Gayle Packer was appointed to Werner Enterprises' Board in May 2025 to fill a directorship vacancy, bringing a strong track record in leadership, company expansion and integration, client service, safety and innovation.

She has served as Chief Executive Officer since 2019 and as President since 2018 of Terracon Consultants, Inc., an engineering consulting firm providing environmental, geotechnical, facilities and materials services. Since joining Terracon in 2004, her roles have included Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Vice President, Director of Corporate Services and co-General Counsel. She holds juris doctorate and Master of Laws degrees and was a corporate, tax and employee benefits attorney at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP from 2001 to 2004.

Roles

Werner Enterprises Inc.
Director · Current role
2025–present
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
EVP / CAO / SVP / Director of Corporate Services / co-General Counsel · Progressed to President (2018) and CEO (2019).
since 2004
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
Corporate, Tax & Employee Benefits Attorney
2001-2004

External Roles

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
President & CEO
current
VHB, Inc.
Board Member
current
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Board Member
current
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Board Member
current
Construction Industry Round Table
Board Member
current

Also at Werner Enterprises Inc.

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