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FreightCar America, Inc. Announces CEO Transition
Nick Randall, Chief Operating Officer to Succeed Jim Meyer as President and CEO; Jim Meyer to remain on the Board of Directors and become Executive Chairman
About this update from Freightcar America, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"Nick Randall, Chief Operating Officer to Succeed Jim Meyer as President and CEO; Jim Meyer to remain on the Board of Directors and become Executive Chairman CHICAGO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAIL), a diversified manufacturer of railroad freight cars, announced effective May 1, 2024, the appointment of Nicholas J. Randall, the Company’s current Chief Operating Officer, as President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Randall will succeed James R. Meyer who has been appointed as the Company’s Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. William D. Gehl, the Company’s current Chairman, will remain on the Board of Directors and serve as Lead Independent Director. Mr. Randall, with more than 20 years of global experience working in and leading engineering and manufacturing operations at world-class companies, joined FreightCar America in 2023 as Chief Operating Officer. Since joining the Company, Mr. Randall has managed FreightCar America’s operations and overseen the completion of its manufacturing campus in Castaños, Mexico. “I am extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Randall as our new President and Chief Executive Officer. Nick upholds the highest standard of operational excellence and shares the same values and vision for the Company that have guided us in recent years. Under his leadership, I am confident that the team will continue to advance our priorities and deliver a great future for our customers and shareholders,” said Jim Meyer. Meyer added, “My role with FreightCar America will evolve as I assume the position of Executive Chairman, and I look forward to working with Nick and the rest of the Board on our strategic priorities. I also want to thank Bill Gehl for his ten years of service to-date, and especially for the dedication and expertise he brought to the Company and our Board as its Chairman.” “I would like to recognize the transformative work that Jim has led at a pivotal time in the Company’s history, and I am honored by the Board’s confidence in my abilities to lead the Company going forward. I am excited by what lies ahead and look forward to working with our teams to scale the business while delivering world class products and after-sales service, and building great relationships throughout the industry,” sa...