John Francis Nash
John Francis Nash (September 18, 1909 – August 29, 2004) was an American railroad executive.[1][2] After his retirement, Nash moved to Florida and was an active member of the Boca Raton Historical Society.[3][4]
Biography
He was born on September 18, 1909 in Syracuse, New York to Mary and Roger Nash. He died on August 29, 2004 in Boca Raton, Florida,
Timeline
- Married Ethel Howey October 28, 1931; 1 daughter Janet Ann.
- 1925-1952 - Employed as a freight clerk, successively car service agent, trainmaster, asst to the train manager, assistant to the general manager, including Boston and Albany RR (Boston, MA and Albany, NY based) part of the NYC System.
- 1952-1956 President Pittsburgh and Lake Erie RR (Pittsburgh, PA)
- 1956-1965 Senior Vice President Operation New York Central System (New York, NY)
- 1965-1969 President Lehigh Valley RR (Bethlehem, PA)
- 1970-1972 Bankruptcy Trustee for the LVRR (Bethlehem, PA)
- 1972 - Retired,
References
- ↑ Marcus, Noreen (October 27, 2004). "Mass Set For John Nash, Former Railroad Executive". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ "Obituaries". archived but originally from the Post-Standard. 31 August 2004. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ Bernardo, John (May 30, 1999). "His Whole Career Was On Fast Track". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ Bernardo, John (June 2, 1999). "Depot Captures Area's History". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
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