Los Angeles Transportation Club Hosts CSX Transportation's Michael Rutherford

LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Transportation Club (LATC) is pleased to announce that Michael Rutherford, Director of Marketing for Intermodal at CSX Transportation, will be speaking at its June Executive Speaker Luncheon.  His remarks will focus on the growing importance of communication as the value of rail and intermodal has evolved in the minds of supply chain stakeholders, from beneficial cargo owners to consumers.   Mr. Rutherford leads all marketing and communication initiatives for the Intermodal business unit.  Prior to joining CSX, Mr. Rutherford held a variety of marketing positions at Johnson & Johnson and Adidas.

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CSX Transportation is one of the leading transportation companies, providing rail, intermodal and transload services. CSX's transportation network spans 21,000 miles with service to 23 eastern states and the District of Columbia, and connects to more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports. More information is available at www.csx.com.

The LATC luncheon will take place on June 14th at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach.

The Los Angeles Transportation Club was incorporated in 1924 as a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing transportation professionals, shippers and suppliers a forum to foster relationships, share ideas and solutions as well as promote the contributions that the industry offers to global commerce. Currently celebrating its 88th year, the LATC boasts over 250 active members and donates more than $50,000 annually through scholarships and various charities, including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Habitat for Humanity-Orange County, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles, City of Hope, Ronald McDonald House and Hillview Acres. For additional LATC information, visit www.latc.la.

SOURCE Los Angeles Transportation Club