NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. — R.J. Corman Railroad Group CEO Ed Quinn is stepping down after nearly nine years at the helm of the short line and railroad services company.
Quinn will remain on board during a transition period, the company announced yesterday, noting that it has launched a search for a new chief executive.
“We very much appreciate all that Ed has done for our company,” April Colyer, chairperson of Richard J. Corman Living Trust, which owns R.J. Corman Railroad Group, said in a statement. “Ed has led our company for nearly nine years and, in addition to the significant growth we have achieved in our short line franchise, under his leadership we have continued our success in delivering safe and high-quality services to all areas of the railroad industry. We thank Ed for the leadership he has provided and look forward to continuing to build on the company’s success.”
Quinn joined R. J. Corman as president and CEO in 2016, returning to the company after leading sales and marketing efforts for an industrial fan company. In his previous tenure with R.J. Corman, Quinn led the emergency response company. Under Quinn’s leadership as CEO, R.J. Corman acquired eight short line railroads, organically increased carload volume, added strategic Railroad Services locations for its Class I partners, grew the services and partners for their Signaling Company.
“After thoughtful consideration, I have decided that it is time to step down as president and CEO,” Quinn said in a statement. “It has been an incredible honor to lead this organization and work alongside such a talented and dedicated team. I’m immensely proud of what we’ve accomplished together and confident in the company’s continued success. I look forward to supporting a smooth transition and cheering on the next chapter from a new vantage point.”
