John Francis Nash

John Francis Nash (September 18, 1909 in Syracuse, New York – August 29, 2004 in Boca Raton, Florida) 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]

Born September 18, 1909 in Syracuse, NY to Roger and Mary (Nash); Honorary Degree in Commercial Science Duquesne U 1956; married Ethel Howey October 28, 1931; 1 daughter Janet Ann. New York Central Railroad System 1925-1952 - Employed as a freight clerk, successively car service agent, trainmaster, asst to the train manager, asst 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

  1. ↑ Marcus, Noreen (October 27, 2004). "Mass Set For John Nash, Former Railroad Executive". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  2. ↑ "Obituaries". archived but originally from the Post-Standard. 31 August 2004. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Bernardo, John (May 30, 1999). "His Whole Career Was On Fast Track". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  4. ↑ Bernardo, John (June 2, 1999). "Depot Captures Area's History". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 26 March 2013.