---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-053962"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GBX"
cik: "0000923120"
company_name: "GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC"
filed_at: "2023-02-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-18T23:09:55.348621+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Greenbrier board member David L. Starling passes away at age 73

## Summary
- David L. Starling, Greenbrier board member since 2017, died at age 73.
- Reelected to a three-year term in January 2023 with >98% shareholder support.
- Former President and CEO of Kansas City Southern (2010-2016); Railway Age Railroader of the Year 2012.
- Advised Greenbrier on the ARI acquisition and COVID-19 response.
- No immediate replacement for the board seat announced.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-053962
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GBX
- cik: 0000923120
- company_name: GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC
- filed_at: 2023-02-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/923120/000119312523053962/0001193125-23-053962-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/923120/000119312523053962/d468640d8k.htm

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