PR Newswire·Aug 31, 2026, 4:05 PM ET

Greenbrier Announces CEO Succession Upon Planned Retirement of Lorie Tekorius

Lorie Tekorius will retire as CEO & President of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. effective January 6, 2027.
Brian Comstock, currently Executive Vice President & President, The Americas, will immediately succeed Tekorius as President & CEO.
The leadership transition follows Greenbrier's long-term succession planning process & will occur after the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Tekorius has served the company for over three decades since joining in 1995, holding various leadership roles including COO & CFO before becoming CEO in 2022.
Comstock brings over 45 years of railroad industry experience, including nearly 30 years at Greenbrier, with a background in operations, commercial strategy, leasing, & sales.
Board Chair Admiral Thomas B. Fargo praised Tekorius for streamlining the business, increasing profitability, & earning industry recognition through awards & board service.
Tekorius will serve as a Class III director until the 2027 Annual Meeting, will not seek re-election, & will provide transition services after her departure.
Comstock is expected to join Greenbrier's Board of Directors following his assumption of the CEO role.
Greenbrier remains a leading international supplier of freight railcar equipment & services, operating in North America, Europe, & Brazil with a lease fleet of approximately 20,600 railcars.