January 31, 2011 [Westway Group] - Westway Group, Inc. ("Westway" or the "Company") today announced that, effective immediately, Gene McClain has been appointed President of Westway Terminal Company, a subsidiary of Westway Group, Inc.
Mr. McClain has 30 years of extensive experience in the terminal industry. His career began in 1981 and he subsequently held senior level operational and management positions with several international terminal companies. In 2005, he joined Westway Terminal Company and was recently promoted to Executive Vice President of the Terminal Company, with global responsibility for terminal operations and marketing.
Jim Jenkins, CEO of Westway Group, Inc. stated, “Gene McClain possesses the experience and industry knowledge necessary to further the growth and prosperity of Westway Terminal Company. He has made significant contributions to the Company, and we are confident that he will continue to do so in his expanded role.”
