Michael E. Flannery is executive vice president and chief financial officer of Duchossois Industries, Inc. a privately-held company headquartered in Elmhurst, IL. He previously was the chief executive officer of Trinity Rail Group, LLC, a leading designer and manufacturer of rail cars for the North American and European markets.

Mike has also served as vice chairman of Thrall Car, a predecessor company to Trinity Rail, and as chief administrative officer of Duchossois Industries, Inc. He also was corporate counsel for Cummins Engine Company of Columbus, Indiana and began his career as a lawyer with the Chicago firm of Burke, Griffin, Chomicz and Wienke. Mr. Flannery received his B.S. degree in Finance from the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois and graduated cum laude from Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana.

Mike serves on the Boards of Duchossois and its affiliates The Chamberlain Group, Inc., Duchossois Technology Partners, and the Board of Visitors for the Indiana University School of Law. He is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organization and the Executives Club of Chicago.