GATX Rail Europe (GRE) is a leading, full-service railcar lessor offering a high-quality and diversified fleet to over 20 European countries. With an experienced, service-oriented team, GRE is focused on making railcar leasing and rail transport simple, efficient, and seamless. The Company believes its customer focused model, delivers quick solutions and allows customers to focus their attention on their core business. Approximately 220 customers across various industries utilize GRE's more than 26 000 tank and freight railcars, resulting in an efficient, environmentally friendly, safe, and cost competitive solution relative to other transport modes.


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Thomas A. Ellman is the current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at [GATX](/org/gatx) Corporation. Prior to this, they were the Senior Vice President of Asset Management at GE Equipment Services, Railcar Services from December 2003 to October 2006. Ellman has been with [GATX](/org/gatx) in some capacity since 1987, working their way up the ranks. Thomas is a graduate of the Kellogg School of Management at [Northwestern University](/org/northwestern-university).

Thomas A. Ellman's educational career includes completing an MBA in finance and marketing from [Northwestern University](/org/northwestern-university) - Kellogg School of Management, as well as a Bachelor's degree in accounting from [Bradley University](/org/bradley-university).

Thomas A. Ellman reports to Robert C. Lyons, President & CEO. Some of their coworkers include Deborah A. Golden - General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, N. Gokce Tezel - EVP & President, Rail International, and Paul F. Titterton - SVP & COO, Rail North America.

Thomas A. Ellman

Jeffery R. Young is currently the SVP & Chief Tax Officer at [GATX](/org/gatx). Jeffery previously worked as a Transportation Coordinator (Rail) at Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. from November 2010 to July 2016. Prior to that, they were a Reload Clerk at The Indiana Rail Road Company from June 2003 to April 2009.

Jeffery R. Young has a B.S. in Marketing & Mkt/Distribution Management from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business. Jeffery also has certification from Transportation Systems Solutions in US DOT hazardous materials training as prescribed in Title 49 CFR 177.816 and Parts 370-399 of the FMCSR, as well as certification from the Dangerous Goods Advisory Council in HMT-130: Preparing Hazardous Materials for Transportation by Aircraft or Motor Vehicle.

Jeffery R. Young reports to Robert C. Lyons, President & CEO. Some of their coworkers include Deborah A. Golden - General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Robert A. Zmudka - SVP & Chief Commercial Officer, Rail North America, and Jennifer M. McManus - SVP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer.

Jeffery R. Young

Diane Aigotti is currently the Director at [GATX](/org/gatx). Prior to this, they served as the Managing Director and CFO of [Ryan Specialty Group](/org/ryan-specialty-group) from January 2010 to March 2021. Diane was also a Member Board of Directors at The PrivateBank from July 2015 to July 2017, and Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago from January 2008 to December 2015.

Aigotti has been instrumental in the creation, development, growth and operations of several companies. Diane is responsible for all areas of financial planning and operations, investor relations, acquisitions, risk management and information technology and operations. Diane has successfully recruited senior leadership in the areas of financial operations, legal support, human resources and IT.

Aigotti holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the [University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](/org/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign).

Diane M. Aigotti has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the [University of Notre Dame](/org/university-of-notre-dame) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and Government from St. Marys College.

Diane M. Aigotti

Anne L. Arvia is the current Director at [GATX](/org/gatx). Prior to this, they served as the Executive Vice President of The Auto Club Group and CEO & President Auto Club Trust from September 2018 to April 2022. In this role, Anne was responsible for the strategic direction and overall results for the Company's financial services and banking operations at the second largest AAA Club in North America. Anne has also served as the Senior Vice President of USAA Bank from January 2015 to December 2018 where they led USAA Bank's Primary Banking business as part of an innovative vision to organize and manage completely around the customer experience. Prior to that, they served as President of Direct Distribution at Nationwide Insurance from January 2012 to December 2015.

Anne L. Arvia received a BS in Accounting from [Michigan State University](/org/michigan-state-university) and a BS in Accounting from the [University of Northern Iowa](/org/university-of-northern-iowa). Anne is certified by the [AICPA](/org/aicpa) as a Certified Public Accountant.

Anne L. Arvia

Brian A. Kenney

Ms. Van Aken was elected Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Risk Officer in October 2020. Ms. Van Aken joined [GATX](/org/gatx) in 2006 as Manager, Corporate Finance, and has held roles in treasury, investor relations, investment risk management and financial planning & analysis. Prior to joining [GATX](/org/gatx), Ms. Van Aken held a number of positions of increasing responsibility in the financial services industry. She earned her BS in Mathematics from [Allegheny College](/org/allegheny-college) and her MBA from Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business.



Jennifer L. Van Aken

Ms. Nero joined [GATX](/org/gatx) as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer in 2021. Prior to joining [GATX](/org/gatx), Ms. Nero was at Ferrara Candy Company where she served as Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to that, she held positions in Sales and then went on to lead global HR functions in the financial, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods and manufacturing industries at Discover, [EVRAZ](/org/evraz), [Eli Lilly](/org/eli-lilly) and SC Johnson Wax. She has a passion for helping the organization be the best place to work for talented people who have the desire to grow their careers, while driving the best partnerships, value and results for the business, employees and investors alike. Ms. Nero earned her MBA from [George Washington University](/org/gwu) and her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication and Business Management from [Cornell University](/org/cornell-university). She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).



Kim Nero

Ms. McManus was elected Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer in January 2020. Previously, Ms. McManus was Senior Director, Investor Relations and Accounting Research, Policy & Planning from 2017 to 2019. She joined [GATX](/org/gatx) in 2015 as Director of Accounting Research, Planning & Policy. Prior to joining [GATX](/org/gatx), she held various positions of increasing responsibility with Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Tribune Company. Ms. McManus began her career in audit at Deloitte & Touche in 2002. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Masters of Accounting from the University of Michigan and her MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business.

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David S. Sutherland

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Adam L. Stanley

Anne L. Arvia

Diane M. Aigotti

GATX's Board of Directors

Trace Harris

Todd Tappin

Andrew Dreyfus