CHICAGO, Sep 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
GATX Corporation today announced that Robert A. Zmudka has been
appointed vice president and executive director, North American sales.
In this role, Mr. Zmudka will be responsible for all GATX railcar sales
activities in North America.
Mr. Zmudka has served in a number of commercial roles since joining GATX
Corporation in 1989. Most recently, he led the team responsible for all
the North American railroads and Canadian industrial accounts.
"We are pleased that Rob will be leading our sales organization," said
Thomas A. Ellman, chief commercial officer of GATX Corporation. "Rob's
extensive knowledge of our markets and customers has been an asset to
GATX for many years. In directing our North American sales activities,
Rob will draw on his experience in building strong customer
relationships and his proven commitment to service."
Mr. Zmudka received his Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State
University and his Masters of Business Administration from Dominican
University.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) provides leasing and related services to
customers operating rail, marine and other targeted assets. GATX is a
leader in leasing transportation assets and controls one of the largest
railcar fleets in the world. Applying over a century of operating
experience and strong market and asset expertise, GATX provides quality
assets and services to customers worldwide. GATX has been headquartered
in Chicago, Illinois since its founding in 1898 and has traded on the
New York Stock Exchange since 1916. For more information, visit the
Company's website at www.gatx.com.
Investor, corporate, financial, historical financial, photographic
and news release information may be found at www.gatx.com.
SOURCE: GATX Corporation
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