Chicago, Illinois - FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) announced today that Kristen Wright has joined FreightCar America as Director of Sales.  She will be responsible for supporting the sales team with marketing and selling of FreightCar America's diverse railcar product line. She is based in FreightCar America's Chicago offices.

“We are extremely pleased Kristen has agreed to join our company.  I am confident that her experience and knowledge of the railcar industry will contribute significantly to FreightCar America’s continued commercial success”, Ted Baun, Chief Commercial Officer, said.

Wright’s railcar industry experience includes leasing, fleet management, marketing, sales and transaction management.  She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati.