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David Armstrong Fink, Administrator

Fink previously served as President of Pan Am Railways, where he modernized operations, elevated safety standards, and spearheaded technological innovation, including championing the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) and other advanced safety systems. His efforts contributed to measurable reductions in rail accidents and improvements in operational reliability.   

Fink holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of Science in Transportation and Physical Distribution Management from Northeastern University. 

Fink and his wife of 40 years live in New Hampshire; they have two children and recently welcomed their first granddaughter.