Brudos Chosen for 40 Under 40 Recognition

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Arkansas Business has selected Chris Brudos, Vice President of Supply Chain and Enterprise Improvement at Hytrol Conveyor Company, as a member of its 2026 40 Under 40 class. The publication annually features Arkansas professionals who are “making a significant impact” within their industries and communities.

Brudos joined Hytrol in 2022 as Director of Supply Chain and was promoted in 2023 to Vice President of Supply Chain and Enterprise Improvement. In this role, he leads initiatives focused on operational excellence, supply chain performance and enterprise improvement across the organization.

“I’m honored to be included in this year’s 40 Under 40 class,” said Brudos. “This recognition really reflects the work of the incredible teams at Hytrol who continue to push for better processes, stronger collaboration and continuous improvement across our operations. I’m grateful to be part of an organization that empowers people to solve problems and drive meaningful change.”

“Chris has made a meaningful impact on our organization,” said Phillip Poston, Chief Development Officer at Hytrol. “He is a disciplined leader who builds strong teams and helps move important work forward. He has been a driving force in strengthening our supply chain, and this recognition is well deserved. We’re proud of him and grateful for the leadership he brings to Hytrol.”

Brudos is originally from San Diego, California and now resides in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and volunteers at Walnut Street Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, weightlifting and spending time with his wife and children.

The honorees will take part in a recognition ceremony on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For the complete list of this year’s 40 Under 40 honorees please visit: https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/event/40/.

About Hytrol: 

Hytrol Conveyor Company Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of material handling systems for a variety of industries. Since its founding, the company has been dedicated to pushing forward the material handling industry. Hytrol is the largest conveyor manufacturer in the United States. It designs, develops, and delivers the most advanced material handling systems and includes a network of more than 100 independent businesses worldwide. For more information on Hytrol, visit hytrol.com.