The Greenbrier Companies hired Michael J. Donfris as chief financial officer following a nationwide search. Donfris will initially be senior vice president, finance. He will become Greenbrier’s chief financial officer and principal financial officer in July. read more

MAY 22, 2024 - 6:44 am

The Greenbrier Companies updated its business operations organizational structure, with its activities now in two distinct geographies: the Americas and Europe. Greenbrier also appointed Christian Lucky chief legal and compliance officer and is conducting a search for a new CFO. read more

JAN 9, 2024 - 6:53 am

Greenbrier Companies, an international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets, acquired a 100% interest in its GBX Leasing joint venture with The Longwood Group. read more

JAN 4, 2023 - 7:20 am

The Greenbrier Companies promoted William Krueger, the current chief operating officer for its manufacturing business, to president of its manufacturing operations. read more

SEP 1, 2022 - 7:43 am

Greenbrier Companies, an international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets, entered an agreement for a new $150 million term loan to finance the continued growth of its leasing fleet. read more

AUG 4, 2022 - 7:20 am

The Greenbrier Companies elected Lorie Tekorius, president and CEO of the company, to its board of directors. Tekorius was promoted to CEO at the beginning of March and by joining the board, increases the number of directors from 10 to 11. read more

MAR 31, 2022 - 6:39 am

As previously reported, Lorie Tekorius is officially taking over the role of president and CEO of The Greenbrier Companies today, while William A. Furman, the company’s co-founder and previous president and CEO, will move to the role of executive chair.  read more

MAR 1, 2022 - 6:45 am

The Greenbrier Companies released its 2021 environmental, social and governance report, which showed that the company increased its recycled steel content from 47% in 2020 to 51% in 2021, among other milestones. read more

NOV 3, 2021 - 8:36 am

Greenbrier Companies appointed Lorie Tekorius its next CEO and president, effective March 1, 2022. On the same date, William A. Furman, co-founder, chairman and current CEO of Greenbrier, will assume the newly created role of executive chair until his retirement. read more

OCT 27, 2021 - 6:21 am

Bill Furman, chairman and CEO of Greenbrier, will remain in his current position for up to two more years due to the COVID-19 crisis and accompanying economic uncertainty. read more

JUL 13, 2020 - 7:03 am

The Greenbrier Companies appointed SVP and Acting CFO Adrian Downes to the permanent chief financial officer position. He will continue to report to Lorie Tekorius, executive vice president and chief operating officer. read more

JUN 3, 2019 - 7:00 am

The Greenbrier Companies promoted executive vice president and CFO Lorie Tekorius to executive vice president and COO. She will continue to report to William A. Furman, chairman, president and CEO. read more

AUG 31, 2018 - 6:55 am

The Greenbrier Companies promoted Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lorie Tekorius to executive vice president and chief financial officer with expanded responsibilities. read more

APR 27, 2017 - 7:01 am

The Greenbrier Companies announced that CFO Mark J. Rittenbaum was promoted to the newly created position of executive vice president of Commercial, Leasing and Finance. read more

FEB 3, 2016 - 7:29 am