CHICAGO, Apr 07, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --GATX Corporation today announced that Nicholas J. Matthews has been
appointed vice president and group executive - railcar operations. In
this role, Mr. Matthews will be responsible for GATX's North American
railcar maintenance operations, engineering group, railcar service
centers, field service activities, and contract shop operations.
Mr. Matthews joins GATX Corporation from FreightCar America, where he
served as senior vice president of operations. Prior to FreightCar
America, Mr. Matthews served in a number of increasingly responsible
operational roles with Trinity Industries.
"We are pleased that Nick is joining GATX," said James F. Earl,
executive vice president and chief operating officer of GATX
Corporation. "Nick's extensive rail experience and proven track record
of driving operational improvement will be a tremendous addition to our
already strong operational team."
Mr. Matthews received his bachelor of science in industrial management
from Grove City College.
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
Irma Dominguez
Investor Relations Coordinator
GATX Corporation
312-621-8799