Federal Barge Announces Four Executive Promotions

Federal Barge Lines, Inc., St. Louis, has announced the following promotions and management changes: John F. Lynch, president and chief executive officer; Thomas F. Maloney, senior vice president-sales; Robert A. Labdon, senior vice president-operations ; and Richard D. Rogers, vice presidentengineering and terminals.

Federal Barge Lines is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pott Industries, Inc., one of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation companies Mr. Lynch joined Federal Barge in 1955.

He served as dispatcher from 1960 to 1963 and as transportation manager from 1963 to 1965. He was then appointed vice presidentsales and general sales manager for the company.

Earlier this year he was named executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Mr. Maloney will be responsible for the marketing, sales, traffic, and dispatching functions of Federal Barge. He joined the company in Chicago in 1972 as Chicago sales manager. In 1973 he became manager-northern region, and in 1976 vice president-marketing.

Mr. Labdon will be in charge of all operational functions, including maintenance and repair, operating personnel, and fleeting operations.

Prior to joining Federal Barge in 1958, he served for 10 years as professor of engineering at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y.

Mr. Rogers will be responsible for new construction and the maintenance and repair of all barges, towboats, and terminal equipment.

He will also continue to be responsible for the construction and operations of the Cora coal transfer terminal at Cora, 111.

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