LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. — Michael J. Donfris has been named chief financial officer at railcar manufacturer and leasing firm The Greenbrier Companies, Greenbrier has announced.
Donfris comes from R.J. Corman Railroad Group, where he has been COF since 2020. He will initially be senior vice president, finance, and will become CFO and principal financial officer in July. He previously spent almost 30 years in corporate accounting and finance at Kimberly-Park before joining TrinityRail, where he served in senior financial roles including vice president of finance and chief accounting officer.
“We are delighted to welcome Michael to Greenbrier’s executive team,” Lorie Tekorius, Greenbrier CEO, said in a press release. “Michael brings deep experience leading financial operations and implementing strategy at major industrial businesses, including those operating in rail freight and equipment markets. He has a strong record of driving financial performance, optimizing business processes and delivering results. Michael will enhance financial operations and partner on strategy development to accelerate Greenbrier’s progress and elevate its position as the global leader in freight rail supply.”
“It is a privilege to join a company with Greenbrier’s history and potential, and I am pleased to join the team writing the next chapter of the enterprise. I believe Greenbrier’s best days lie ahead, and I value the opportunity to contribute to its growth and evolution,” Donfris said. He also thanked R.J. Corman for his opportunity there, saying, “I am confident in the team at R.J. Corman, and look forward to watching them continue their growth going forward.
