CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2013--
GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) today announced that Terrence G. Heidkamp
has been appointed vice president - government and industry affairs. In
this position, Mr. Heidkamp will have a lead role in representing GATX
within the North American rail industry and with regulatory agencies.
Mr. Heidkamp joins GATX Corporation from FreightCar America, where he
served as senior vice president of operations. Prior to FreightCar
America, he spent 21 years with GATX in a variety of leadership roles in
government affairs, operations and finance.
Thomas A. Ellman, executive vice president and president – Rail North
America said, “We are pleased to welcome Terry back to GATX. His
extensive industry experience makes him well-suited to represent and
promote GATX’s interests.”
Mr. Heidkamp holds a master of business administration from Northwestern
University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) strives to be recognized as the
finest railcar leasing company in the world by its customers, its
shareholders, its employees and the communities where it operates.
Controlling one of the largest railcar fleets in the world, GATX has
been providing quality railcars and services to its customers for 115
years. GATX has been headquartered in Chicago, Illinois since its
founding in 1898. 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
GATX Corporation
Jennifer Van Aken
Director, Investor Relations
312-621-6689
jennifer.vanaken@gatx.com