Thomas J.

Thomas J. serves as Vice President of Corporate Marketing and General Manager at The Greenbrier Companies since December 2010, overseeing market research and analytics to inform corporate strategy and production forecasts. Previously, Thomas held the position of Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning at Estes Express Lines, where significant contributions included the development of the company's first corporate 5-year strategic plan and integration of operations following a major acquisition. At YRC Worldwide, Inc., Thomas was a key player in M&A strategy, facilitating six major acquisitions with a total revenue of over $3 billion. Early career experience at FedEx Custom Critical involved leading the launch of a new expedited trucking firm and forecasting economic plans. Thomas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business & Organizational Communication from The University of Akron and is pursuing an MBA in Marketing at Ashland University, with additional qualifications from prestigious institutions like Columbia Business School and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.