Trinity Industries, Inc. announced Gregg B. Mitchell, currently Chairman, Trinity Highway Products & Trinity Logistics Group, has been named Chief Commercial Officer of TrinityRail. In his new role, Mitchell will have oversight and responsibility for TrinityRail’s commercial efforts, including new customer service solutions and product development.

The TrinityRail integrated business platform provides railcar leasing and management services, as well as railcar manufacturing, maintenance and modifications.

“I am pleased to announce Gregg Mitchell as Chief Commercial Officer for TrinityRail,” said Eric R. Marchetto, Senior Vice President and Group President for TrinityRail. “Gregg’s capabilities in the areas of sales, operations, and supply chain provide a unique foundation for his success in this role. Trinity’s go-forward strategy builds on the key priorities of customer experience and innovative solutions with a focus to optimize the ownership and usage of railcars and to make rail transportation more economically attractive and compelling.

“His extensive supply chain and logistics experience, along with his outstanding leadership qualities and relationship building, will drive TrinityRail to innovate new products and services that complement the breadth and quality of our product portfolio and lease fleet, and enhance our ability to differentiate TrinityRail in the marketplace as a premier provider of railcar products and services.”

Mitchell joined Trinity in 2007 and has successfully led multiple businesses for the company, including Trinity Logistics Group and Trinity Highway Products. Prior to Trinity, Mitchell served as an executive in supply chain for companies including Glazers Corporation, Gap Inc. and Wal-Mart. Mitchell has a B.S. in business management from Missouri Southern University.