OmniTRAX taps Brown for new chief strategy officer role

DENVER – Shortline holding company OmniTRAX has named Nathan Brown its chief strategy officer.

In this new role reporting directly to the CEO, Brown will lead development and execution of the enterprise-wide OmniTRAX corporate strategy and strategic planning process.

“OmniTRAX has experienced an unparalleled growth rate of 50% in the past five years, and network growth has played a pivotal role in that process,” OmniTRAX Co-CEO Colby Tanner said in a statement on Thursday. “Under Nathan’s leadership, our research and acquisition functions have enabled OmniTRAX to make strategic investments that have broadened our network and accelerated our growth. Nathan’s leadership in those areas is perfectly aligned to help shape our enterprise-wide growth strategy.”

During his OmniTRAX tenure, Brown has held eight roles of progressive responsibility. In his most recent role as executive vice president, Brown led OmniTRAX’s corporate development, research, and railroad real estate teams. Under Brown’s leadership, OmniTRAX made six new rail acquisitions, expanding into new markets and extending OmniTRAX rail operations to 31 operations serving ports, industrial parks, and communities across North America.

“OmniTRAX’s success is built on genuine partnerships with the communities, customers, and owners we serve,” Brown said. “Guided by The Broe Group’s entrepreneurial mindset, I look forward to continuing our industry-leading growth by expanding our rail and real estate network and creating new opportunities across North America.”

Brown earned a master’s degree in supply chain and transportation management from the University of Denver and a bachelor of business administration degree from Gonzaga University.