COLUMBUS, Ohio — Derek Kissick has rejoined Guardian Rail as chief commercial officer, the company has announced.
Kissick has 20 years in the rail industry, including senior leadership roles at Caltrax, Cad Railway, Appalachian Railcar Services, and Marmon Rail. He was Guardian’s chief operating officer from 2021 to 2024; during that time, he played a key role in three acquistions. He had since held a commercial leadership role at Marmon Rail.
“We are thrilled to welcome Derek back to Guardian Rail,” CEO Scott Driggers said in a press release. “His deep understanding of our business and the perspective he brings from diverse leadership assignments in the industry make him the ideal leader to advance our commercial strategy. His return reflects our confidence in his proven leadership and our recognition of the value he brings from two decades of industry experience.”
Said Kissick, “I look forward to supporting our commercial efforts and applying innovative ideas and best practices to help Guardian Rail deliver exceptional value for our customers.”
Guardian Rail was known as Cathcart Rail before announcing a rebranding in October [see “Cathcart Rail rebrands …,” Trains.com, Oct. 27, 2025].
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