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Amtrak recently named David Smith chief financial officer.
He previously served as CFO of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) from 1995 to 2003. Prior to joining TVA, Smith served as vice president of finance at LTV Corp. and VP of corporate development at Cyclops Corp.
"David Smith’s extensive background in finance and senior management experience make him especially suited for assisting with the challenges facing Amtrak while maintaining the credibility of our numbers," said Amtrak President David Gunn in a prepared statement. "TVA’s structure and unique relationship with the federal government parallels that of Amtrak, and Smith’s experience there provides him with excellent insight into Amtrak’s relationship with Congress and the administration."
11/29/2004
Rail News: Rail Industry Trends
Amtrak appoints Smith CFO
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Amtrak recently named David Smith chief financial officer.
He previously served as CFO of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) from 1995 to 2003. Prior to joining TVA, Smith served as vice president of finance at LTV Corp. and VP of corporate development at Cyclops Corp.
"David Smith’s extensive background in finance and senior management experience make him especially suited for assisting with the challenges facing Amtrak while maintaining the credibility of our numbers," said Amtrak President David Gunn in a prepared statement. "TVA’s structure and unique relationship with the federal government parallels that of Amtrak, and Smith’s experience there provides him with excellent insight into Amtrak’s relationship with Congress and the administration."
