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Ed Nagle Joins Congressman Latta For The State Of The Union Address

Washington, January 12, 2016 | Dan Alfaro (202-225-6405)

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is joined by Ed Nagle of Wood County at the President’s final State of the Union address. Mr. Nagle is the President and CEO of Nagle Trucking, a small family owned trucking business in Lake Township.

“I am very pleased to join Congressman Latta to hear the President’s address. The Congressman has done a terrific job representing the people of the Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District, and I have enjoyed this opportunity to discuss with him the issues that have had an impact on Ohio’s businesses, including my own,” said Mr. Nagle.

“As the President of a small family business, I have experienced firsthand the true costs that misguided Washington policies have had on hard working men and women across the state,” Mr. Nagle continued. "Overreach by the federal government into our healthcare system has driven up the cost of insurance – something that is affecting businesses both large and small across the country. The rising costs of Obamacare have been increasingly burdensome on our employees, and I appreciate Congressman’s Latta’s continued efforts to keep Washington out of our healthcare choices.  We need our government to pass laws that help our business communities and help our workforce – not hinder them.”

Mr. Nagle is the President, Chief Executive Office of Nagle Companies, and was the first of four brothers “recruited” to work with Ed and Joanne Nagle in June 1, 1984. Ed brings a great wealth of knowledge and experience and his approach to business. 

Entering the trucking industry in 1978 at 15, he performed duties in facility maintenance at the “Toledo 5″ truck stop, then pump boy, mechanic, and the last 2 years as a manager. Upon graduating from the University of Toledo, Ed was named V.P. of Operations, a role he held until he was named President/CEO when Ed and Joanne retired at the end of 1997.

Mr. Nagle is actively involved with Catholic CharitiesCloistered Order of the Sisters of the VisitationSisters of Notre DameLittle Sisters of the Poor, Mercy St. Charles Hospital, Toledo Trucking AssocOhio Trucking Assoc., American Trucking Assoc., TMACOG (Toledo Metropolitan Council of Governments), Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Intermodal Transportation Institute at the University of Toledo, and recent gubernatorial appointment as a Trustee for Owens Community College.

“I am honored to have Ed accompany me at this year’s State of the Union address,” said Rep. Latta. “Ed’s leadership has made Nagle Companies a strong presence in our region, and his commitment to helping our community is nothing short of remarkable. The President needs to provide real solutions that help America’s job creators, and I think it is important for Ed to be here to listen to what solutions the President is offering. I will continue to work in Congress to pass policies that help small business owners like Ed, and all of the hardworking men and women of Ohio’s Fifth District.”

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