NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. — R.J. Corman Railroad Group on Thursday (Sept. 11) announced the promotion of three executives, saying the move will “strengthen and optimize the senior team with tenured employees of who demonstrated proven senior leadership.”
Promoted are:
— Shannon Drown, now chief commercial officer-railroad. She will have responsibility for directing the commercial teams for the company’s Railroad, Switching, Distribution Center, and Industrial Development groups.
— Chase Armstrong, now chief commercial officer-contracted services. He will continue to lead the commercial team for emergency response, construction, signaling, and track material.
— Nick Edelen, now chief operating officer-contracted services. He will continue to oversee R.J. Corman Railroad Services emergency and non-emergency operations, as well as signaling and material sales.
“Shannon, Chase, and Nick have each demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to R. J. Corman’s mission,” Justin Broyles, R.J. Corman Railroad Group CEO, said in a press release. “Their dedication to excellence and drive to find efficient and innovative solutions for our customers have been instrumental in building long-term partnerships. I look forward to seeing the impact they make in their new roles at R. J. Corman.”
