Trinity Metro appoints Arjanen rail COO

Trinity Metro in Fort Worth, Texas, last week announced Jon-Erik Arjanen has been named vice president and chief operating officer for rail. 

Arjanen previously served as VP and general manager for Martin Marietta Materials subsidiary Rock & Rail LLC in Lakewood, Colorado, according to a Trinity Metro press release.

Prior to Rock & Rail, Arjanen worked for BNSF Railway Co. in Fort Worth as operations director. During that time, he implemented safety initiatives and process improvements. 

He was named employee of the year for his planning and execution of the largest transportation service plan change across BNSF in 2016, Trinity Metro officials said. 

Arjanen started his career in the U.S. Army, serving as a senior non-commissioned officer.