Anacostia promotes two, hires one at two affiliate railroads

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor

Anacostia Rail Holdings Company (ARH) promoted two of its employees and hired one new employee to its Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) and Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC) operating companies.

 

Stephane Perri, who has more than 16 years of railroad experience, was promoted to the role of senior director of transportation at PHL. He began his railroad career at PHL as a conductor in April 2000. Since then, he has held various positions, including his most recent as director of transportation–Badger Bridge, which he held for more than three years. Prior to beginning his railroad career, Perri’s background was in the airline industry, working for companies, such as Air France, Air Canada and Continental Airlines.

Scott Lurkins has been promoted to senior director of business development at ARH. He will focus on developing business initiatives, property acquisition and corporate partnerships and will manage projects of strategic significance across the entire ARH portfolio. Previously, he held the position of director of sales and marketing at LIRC. Prior to joining the LIRC, he was industrial development director for the Illinois Western Railroad and economic development director for the city of Greenville, Ill.

Taking over the role of manager of sales and marketing at the LIRC is Kathryn Elkins. Elkins joins LIRC with 15 years of experience from Indiana National Guard in logistics, most recently ranked as company commander. Additionally, she has served as company executive officer, squadron logistics officer and battalion assistant support operations officer.

 

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