Chicago Freight Car Leasing Names Bob Cleator Vice President of Sales and Marketing

ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co., a full service operating lessor of railcars to industrial, agricultural, and food products shippers and railroads, announced that Robert "Bob" Cleator has been named Vice President of Sales and Marketing.  

Bob will succeed Paul Deasy, who was recently named President of Chicago Freight Car Leasing. Bob is a 20 year rail industry veteran. He has had significant sales and marketing leadership experience obtained while working at two Class 1 railroads, Canadian National Railroad and Kansas City Southern Railroad. He mostly recently led the Midwest Sales Region for American Railcar Leasing LLC.

According to Paul Deasy, "We are extremely pleased to have Bob join our organization. His values strongly align with those of Chicago Freight Car Leasing. Bob's leadership experience and passion for understanding customer and market requirements will support our ongoing focus to be the premier provider of railcar leasing solutions in the market segments we serve through initiatives to exceed our customers' expectations."

Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co., a business unit of Sasser Family Holdings, Inc., is a premier independent railcar leasing solutions company that has been delivering quality products, reliable services, and a commitment to an outstanding customer experience for over 80 years. The company maintains a diverse railcar fleet supporting the needs of industrial, agricultural, and food products shippers, and railroads throughout North America.

Sasser Family Holdings, Inc. is a privately held 4th generation family transportation asset services and investments company with roots dating back to 1928. Subsidiary business units and investments include Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co., Union Leasing Inc., CF Rail Services LLC, CFCL Australia PTY Limited and STI-Global PTY Limited.  The subsidiary units are leaders in providing customer focused rail and vehicle transportation equipment solutions including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services throughout North America, Australia, and Europe.

SOURCE Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co.