The 2014 Rising Star finalists were chosen based on their contributions to railroading, career achievements, education, demonstrated leadership, professional association activity and/or community involvement. The 2014 honorees were profiled in Progressive Railroading's September issue.
President
National Railroad Constuction and Maintenance Association
Transit Engineer
VHB
Director, Rail & Facilities
Orange County Transportation Authority
Executive Vice President
Northern Plains Railroad
Solutions Manager
CN
Counsel-Franchise Access
Union Pacific Railroad
Assistant Chief Engineer, Technology, Testing and Standards
CN
Manager Equipment Engineering
TTCI
Director, Process Engineering
Amtrak
Project Manager Long Island Railroad
Business Manager, Marketing and Sales
UP
Sr. Vice President
Wolfe Research Securities
President
Diesel Supply Inc.
Chief Inspector/Passenger Rail
Federal Railroad Administration
Principal Officer, New York and New Jersey Development Amtrak - NEC Infrastructure and Investment Development
Director of Purchasing
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Partner
Chambers, Conlon & Hartwell
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Watco
Assistant Vice President Purchasing
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad
Vice President
STX Railroad Construction Services
