Meet the Team

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    David Butcher

    PRESIDENT & CEO

    With over 35 years of towing experience, David founded Road Runner in 1992. He holds a Class A CDL, is DCJS certified, and is an SHRP 2 TIM Instructor and Wreckmaster Level 6/7 Certified. David has led numerous strategic initiatives and held various professional roles, including past President of the Virginia Association of Towing and Recovery Operators.

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    Lauren E. Johns

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Lauren brings a distinguished background in executive leadership, with extensive experience in public accounting, government contracting and the banking sectors for the last 25 years. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Lauren has led accounting and finance teams of all sizes to operational excellence and financial growth.  Lauren is a graduate of Indiana University Kelley School of Business, holds her DCJS and is the Treasurer for BENEFIT Live, an organization uniting people with music to raise funds & awareness for charities supporting children in Loudoun County, Virginia.  

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    Fred Scheler

    EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

    Fred Scheler serves as Executive Chairman, bringing more than 25 years of experience in transportation, logistics, and business leadership. Throughout his career, Fred has built a reputation for operational excellence and strategic vision, helping organizations scale and adapt in dynamic markets.

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    Hannah Roane

    DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC OPERATIONS

    Since 2014, Hannah has progressed through several roles, culminating in her current leadership of sales, client relations, and contract management. Holding a bachelor’s degree in business management from Virginia Tech, Hannah holds DCJS, SHRP 2 TIM Instructor, and Towing and Recovery Operator Level I certifications.