Werner Enterprises entered into a more than $1 billion credit facility on Dec. 20, with the proceeds to be used for working capital, acquisitions and other investments.

The new credit agreement replaces two $300 million credit facilities and a $100 million loan, according to a securities filing, collectively rolling over $585 million of the carrier’s outstanding debt.

Lizzy (pronounced LEE-see) Diaz-Ortiz is a Chicago-based attorney with over 15 years of experience leading culture change for organizations. Most recently, her efforts have focused on driving diversity and inclusion programs in which she helps organizations create a culture of belonging to drive better business results.

She grew up as a military brat living and working all over the world and spent her formative years in Germany, quite different than the rest of her extended Puerto Rican family. Her diverse experiences as an Army dependent laid the groundwork for a three-year professional stint in Mexico City as an adult. More importantly, it provided the foundation for her desire to work in the diversity, equity, and inclusion realm and advocate for equitable outcomes.