People: FreightCar America Inc (RAIL.OQ)

Mr. Edward J. Whalen is Chief Executive Officer, Director of FreightCar America Inc. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, from December 2004 to September 2008. He also served as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, for subsidiaries from 1991 to December 2004. In 1991, Mr. Whalen was a member of the group of investors that acquired the Company from Bethlehem Steel. Prior to that, Mr. Whalen was President of Pullman Leasing Company, a railcar leasing business, after serving in various finance positions for Pullman Leasing Company, including Vice President of Finance and Treasurer. Mr. Whalen originally joined Pullman, Inc., the parent of Pullman Leasing Company, in 1972. In addition to his current role as President and Chief Executive Officer, the board of directors benefits from