PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 24, 2025--
Effective August 29, Keith Andersen has joined PNW Railcars, Inc. (PNWR), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc., as Chief Commercial Officer. In his new role, Mr. Andersen will be responsible for driving revenue growth and strengthening operations to elevate the customer experience across all service areas.
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Mr. Andersen brings more than 30 years of experience in railcar leasing and operations, with expertise spanning the full range of railcar asset types. Prior to joining PNWR, he served as Senior Vice President of Sales for Wells Fargo – First Union Rail. He spent the majority of his distinguished career in senior leadership roles, most notably as Executive Director of Sales and Leasing at Wells Fargo Rail and its predecessor organizations.
PNWR CEO Andy Vestergaard commented, “We are thrilled to bring Keith on board at PNW Railcars. Keith’s industry experience and long track record of commercial leadership will be a great benefit to us and our customers.”
Mr. Andersen holds an M.B.A. from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and will be based out of Chicago, IL.
About Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.
Mitsubishi HC Capital Group (Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. TSE: 8593) has committed to Our 10-year Vision, “Together we innovate, challenge and explore the frontiers of the future” by developing services and promoting business investments while maximizing the potential value of tangible and intangible assets in addition to leasing, where our business began. We operate through the seven business segments: Customer Solutions, Global Customer Business, Environment & Energy, Aviation, Logistics, Real Estate, Mobility. As of March 31, 2025, the consolidated total assets were more than 11 trillion yen and the consolidated employees were more than 8,400 in over 20 countries worldwide.
In addition, Mitsubishi HC Capital Group continues to address social issues to support and advance a prosperous and sustainable future through creating social value together with our customers and partners, meeting the ever-changing society and business environment.
Please visit https://www.mitsubishi-hc-capital.com/english/ for additional information.
About PNW Railcars, Inc.
PNW Railcars, Inc. (PNWR) is based in Portland, Oregon, and is a growing, fully integrated rail operating lessor servicing railroads, shippers, suppliers, distributors, and utilities throughout the U.S. PNWR provides a comprehensive railcar leasing solution that includes asset management, regulatory support, specialized services, and a wide array of leasing products designed to meet diverse customer needs.
Effective August 29, Keith Andersen has joined PNW Railcars, Inc. as Chief Commercial Officer.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Coach Steve Kerr spoke with Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga during the morning shootaround Thursday about the player's situation being out of the rotation for more than a month now with expectations he will be traded before the deadline next month.
“We talked this morning and that’s all private,” Kerr said. “I will keep coaching him, he’ll be part of the team, he’ll be here. It is what it is.”
Kerr discounted any issues between them as being reason Kuminga has reportedly requested a trade from the team after not being used in the last 14 games since Dec. 18 and 17 of 18 — though he has been listed as injured for nine games this season.
“Our relationship is fine,” Kerr said before Golden State's 126-113 win over the New York Knicks. “There's not a whole lot I can say about the other stuff. It is what it is, difficult situation for everybody and part of this league, part of the job. We just keep moving forward.”
Kuminga has been training much of the time on his own, shooting on the Warriors’ practice floor out of the eyes of fans at Chase Center. He wears a black hood over his head on the end of the bench during games. Perhaps Kuminga and the Warriors weren't a great fit from Day 1 — not that it's his fault — and he might be eager to leave and start fresh elsewhere. If so, the Golden State brass might want to make sure he doesn't get hurt before trying to trade him.
Yet nobody has taken issue with his work ethic, at least not publicly. Kuminga, selected seventh overall in the 2021 draft, has been known to stay long after games shooting on the arena's main floor.
“It’s not a distraction at all. It’s a very unique situation but our job is just to keep playing, keep winning, it’ll resolve itself one way or the other,” Stephen Curry said.
The 23-year-old from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has appeared in just 18 games total with 13 starts, averaging 11.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists.
On Sept. 30, he agreed to a two-year contract that could be worth up to $46.5 million if the team were to exercise its option for 2026-27. Kuminga had had a $7.9 million qualifying offer in hand since June 29 but was also weighing other options and he missed media day.
He has long had the support and confidence of teammates — like Jimmy Butler saying he has been having Kuminga over and continuing to encourage him.
“We love JK in this locker room, that's not going to change,” Butler said postgame. “If he happens to not be in here, we'll still rock with JK. I speak for everybody. We love the guy. I wish him the best here, I wish him the best wherever. It doesn't change. We don't listen to the noise, I hope he don't listen to the noise he keep coming here with a smile doing what he's supposed to do and being the ultimate pro.”
Kuminga missed much of last season with a right ankle injury. He averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 24.3 minutes over 47 games with 10 starts. He also scored 15.3 points per game over eight playoff games while shooting 48.4% from the floor and making 40% of his 3-point attempts. That included a career-best 30-point performance in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Kerr said the uncertainty around Kuminga's future “won't be a distraction.”
“Jonathan's a great young guy, his teammates like him,” Kerr said. "He's handling himself well.”
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Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, middle, sits near the team bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in San Francisco, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (1) and Utah Jazz center Oscar Tshiebwe (34) swap jerseys after the Warriors defeat the Jazz during an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)
