John D. McPherson
Overview
John D. McPherson, 61, served as President and COO of Florida East Coast Railway, a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida East Coast Industries, Inc., from 1999 until his retirement in 2007. From 1993-1998, Mr. McPherson served as Senior Vice President " Operations, and from 1998-1999, he served as President and CEO of the Illinois Central Railroad. Prior to joining the Illinois Central Railroad, Mr. McPherson served in various capacities at Santa Fe Railroad for 25 years. Mr. McPherson holds an M.S. Management degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management. Mr. McPherson served as a member of the TTX Company, a railcar provider and freight car management services joint venture of North American railroads, Board of Directors from 1997-1999, while at the Illinois Central Railroad, and from 1999-2007 during his time at Florida East Coast Railway. On July 25, 2008, the board of directors elected Mr. McPherson to the board of directors.
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