"Make it Monday" forum - Alaska Railroad

The Alaska Railroad is a major piece of infrastructure, tool for economic development and land owner within the Municipality of Anchorage.

Bill O'Leary will give an overview of the current status of the Alaska Railroad’s passenger, freight and real estate business lines; the railroad’s recent LNG demonstrations project, and; looking forward to opportunities in 2017.

William G. O'Leary is the President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2013.  He is responsible for the daily management and operations of the corporation.

Previously, O'Leary served as the Railroad's Chief Operations Officer, responsible for the oversight of rail transportation, engineering, mechanical, safety, labor relations, marketing, customer service and grant administration functions. From July 2001 to March 2013, O'Leary was the Alaska Railroad's Vice President of Finance and Chief Finance Officer (CFO), and in this capacity he was responsible for the financial activities of the corporation as well as human resources and supply management functions. He also served as Interim President & CEO from April 1 to September 22, 2010.

A Certified Public Accountant and lifelong Alaskan, O'Leary has worked in a variety of financial positions since 1988, including that of Controller of the Alaska International Airport System, the position he held before joining the Railroad.

Born and raised in Fairbanks, O'Leary earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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