Kathryn McQuade

About Kathryn McQuade

Results focused, innovative leader with 30+ years of management and executive responsibilities in the rail industry in a variety of finance, operations, strategic planning and technology roles including CFO, COO and CIO for class 1 railroads. Has led numerous-financing transactions including stock, debt and leasing arrangements-mergers, acquisitions and entity restructurings-divestitures and asset sales -negotiations of industry leading joint ventures-multi - year and strategic plans; and-cost restructuring and lean process improvement initiatives. A decisive professional, who balances practical experience with strategic vision, economic reality and risk. Extensive experience working with and on public and private boards and board committees since 1993.

Experience

1. Trustee

   Kathryn B Mcquade Foundation

   Dec 2013 — Present · Mesquite, NV, US

   Foundation has recieved 501(c)(3) designation with the IRS as of 12/31/2013. Foundation\'s focus is to assist women and children. Mission Statement Striving to make sustainable improvements inWomen and Children’s Rights, Education and Welfare.

Education

• William & Mary

  BBA

  1974 — 1978

• Harvard AMP 162

  Advanced Management Program

  2002 — 2002

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategy
• Restructuring
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Process Improvement
• Insurance
• Investor Relations
• Financial Risk
• Business Analysis
• Strategic Negotiations
• Change Management
• Transportation Management
• Finance
• Business Strategy
• Project Planning
• Mergers
• Auditing
• Risk Management
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Process Improvement
• Contract Negotiation
• Partnerships
• Internal Audit
• Investment Strategies
• Business Planning
• Transportation
• Procurement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Pensions
• Financial Reporting
• Forecasting
• Budgets
• Contract Management
• Management Consulting
• Railway
• Financial Analysis
• Debt Management