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GATX Corporation Adds Robert S. Wetherbee to Board of Directors
CHICAGO, July 14, 2025--GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) today announced the election of Robert "Bob" S. Wetherbee to its board of directors. Mr. Wetherbee will also serve as a member of the board’s Audit and Compensation Committees. With the appointment of Mr. Wetherbee, the GATX board will now consist of nine members, including eight independent directors.
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