Thomas A. Ellman

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Thomas A. Ellman, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Ellman was elected Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in August 2018, Executive Vice President and President, Rail North America in 2013, and Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer in 2011 after holding the position of Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer since 2006. He originally joined the GATX Rail finance group in 1993 and has held increasingly responsible positions in the finance and fleet management areas of the company. Mr. Ellman’s work experience includes time with GE Equipment Services, Railcar Services, in the positions of Senior Vice President & Chief Risk Officer and as Senior Vice President, Asset Management. He began his career in public accounting at KPMG. Mr. Ellman earned a BS in Accounting from Bradley University in 1990 and an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg School of Northwestern University in 1997.