Benesch Managing Associate Bob Pleines Promoted to Major in U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
July 25, 2024
Benesch is pleased to announce that Managing Associate Bob Pleines has been promoted from Captain to Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
In a ceremony held Saturday in Highland Park, Illinois, Bob was officially honored with his new rank in front of his wife, Anja, and the Marines and Sailors of Headquarters and Service Company, 2d Battalion, 24th Marines.
Bob commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve in August of 2014 and has served in many roles over the past decade, including as platoon commander, company executive officer and, most recently, as the Company Commander of Headquarters and Services Company, 2d Battalion, 24th Marines.
In his role with the firm, Bob represents a variety of commercial shippers, motor carriers, freight brokers, manufacturers and distributors with regulatory compliance counseling, contract and policy drafting, and business consultation.
