Background
Finnerty, Peter Joseph was born on September 9, 1942 in Petersburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Peter Francis and Alice P.Finnerty.
water transportation executive
Finnerty, Peter Joseph was born on September 9, 1942 in Petersburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Peter Francis and Alice P.Finnerty.
Bachelor of Science, New York Maritime College, 1964; Master of Business Administration, University of Pennsylvania, 1966; Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1972.
Assistant to president, American Merchant Marine Institute, New York City, 1966-1968; deputy director, American Association Port Author, Washington, 1968-1969; manager administration, Sea-Land Svc., Washington, 1970-1971; director government sales, Sea-Land Svc., Washington, 1971-1973; vice president, CSX Corporation, Washington, since 1987; director regulatory affairs, Sea-Land Svc., Edison, New Jersey, 1974; vice president public affairs, Sea-Land Svc., since 1977. Chairman Maritime Institute for Research and Industrial Development, Washington, 1988-1997. Trustee United States Council on International Business, New York City, 1985-1988, 95-.
Board of directors, member Executive Committee, vice president United States Coast Guard Foundation, Stonington, Connecticut, since 1991. Board directors Bryce Harlow Foundation, Naval War College Foundation. Chairman Chamber of Shipping of America, 1996.
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1964-1970. Member Maritime Administration Bar Association, India House, Georgetown Club, City Club, 116 Club, Propeller Club of the United States (national president 1995-1996).
Married Tory Boone, August 23, 1969. Children: Peter, Will, Kate, Michael.