Background
Whalen, Edward John was born on August 21, 1948 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward A. and June M. (Rose) Whalen.
Whalen, Edward John was born on August 21, 1948 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward A. and June M. (Rose) Whalen.
Bachelor of Science, DePaul University, 1970. Master of Business Administration, DePaul University, 1972.
Member Bethlehem Steel. Joined Pullman Leasing Company, 1972, assistant treasurer Chicago, 1975—1976, treasurer, 1976—1979, vice president finance, treasurer, 1980—1982, vice president, general manager, 1983—1985, president, 1986. Senior vice president, marketing, and sales FreightCar America, Inc., 1991—2009, president, Chief Executive Officer, since 2009.
Assistant treasurer Pullman, Inc., Chicago, 1979—1980. Board directors FreightCar America, Inc.
Member of Illinois Certified Public Accountant Society, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Married Cynthia C. Wojtowicz, June 15, 1973. 1 child: Edward A.