The 2013 Rising Star finalists were chosen based on their contributions to railroading, career achievements, education, demonstrated leadership, professional association activity and/or community involvement.

Project Engineer
Southern California Regional Rail Authority/Metrolink

Vice President
IDS Transportation Services L.L.C.

Corporate Trade Show Manager
TranSystems Corp.

Project Manager
Great Lakes Central Railroad

Director of Railway Asset Management
Georgetown Rail Equipment Co.

Assistant Superintendent
New Jersey Transit

Executive Vice President
Florida East Coast Industries

President
Railroad Constructors Inc.

Vice President-Engineering Georgetown Rail Equipment Co.

Strategy and Sustainability Planner
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

Assistant Vice President-Intermodal Sales
Union Pacific Railroad

Deputy Regional Administrator
Federal Railroad Administration

Senior Manager of Engineering Standards
CN

Director-Car Hire
Genesee & Wyoming Inc.

Director, Product Line Management
Lilee Systems

Principal Officer of Corporate Strategy
Amtrak

Director of Strategic Sourcing and Supply
BNSF Railway Co.

Director of Operations
Pacific Harbor Line Inc.

Director, Regulatory Compliance
Metra