David Armstrong Fink

David Armstrong Fink (born around 1961 ) is an American businessman and politician who is the current administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration. He was confirmed by the US Senate on October 7th, 2025. By 1998, he had joined his father's company, Pan Am Railways (at the time named Guilford Rail System) and became the vice president . His father, also named David Fink, co-owned the company alongside Timothy Mellon. . Near the end of his tenure, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) sent a letter to Pan Am that claimed the railroad failed "to develop a positive safety culture throughout the organization".

Early life and education David Armstrong Fink was born around 1961 to his father, David Andrew Fink.

He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Transportation and Physical Distribution Management from Northeastern University, then a Master of Science in Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University.

Pan Am Railways was put up for sale in 2020. He resigned on June 1st, 2022. That same day, CSX announced that it acquired the company.

After resignation (2022-2025) David served as a part-time lecturer at Northeastern University from September 2020 to December 2024.

Nomination & time as Administrator of FRA (2024-present) President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate David on December 23rd, 2024 on Truth Social. He was confirmed on October 7th of 2025, though was originally nominated in January of that year.

Personal life David lives with his wife and two children in New Hampshire.