Founder Profile
Lillian Congdon
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Lillian Congdon?
Lillian Congdon is a founder of Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., which was founded in 1934 with Earl Congdon.
- Company founded
- Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
- Founded
- 1934
- Co-founders
- Earl Congdon
Background
Lillian Congdon co-founded Old Dominion Freight Line with her husband Earl in 1934 and helped run the business in its early years.
Founding Story
Lillian Congdon co-founded Old Dominion in 1934 alongside her husband Earl and handled much of the business side of the early company. She later led the company after Earl's death, keeping the business in family hands. Her descendants, including Executive Chairman David S. Congdon, remain involved in its governance. (Exact birth year remains publicly undisclosed).
Sources
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- Old Dominion Freight Line FY2025 Form 10-K (Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.)
- Old Dominion Q2 2026 earnings release (Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.)