R. J. Corman Railroad Group Appoints Justin Broyles as President & CEO

Justin Broyles.

Courtesy of R. J. Corman

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. - R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC announced the appointment effective immediately after Justin Broyles had been serving as interim president and CEO since June.

After serving as Chief Commercial Officer for Patriot Rail, Justin Broyles joined R. J. Corman in 2018. Broyles brings with him 25 years of experience in rail. Throughout his tenure, he has worked in various positions at R. J. Corman, including Executive Vice President, Commercial Affairs where he “oversaw all commercial activities, including managing the marketing and sales teams for R. J. Corman’s 19 short line railroads.” Additionally, he is “Chair of the Surface Transportation Board’s Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council, Vice Chair of the American Short Line and Regional Rail Association, Chair of the Short Line Safety Institute, and member of the Executive Committee Board of Directors of the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers.”

Richard J. Corman Board of Trustees Chairperson April Colyer said, “The Board of Trustees are proud to appoint Justin Broyles as our next President and CEO. . . The extensive search process proved to be an important opportunity to reflect on the leadership qualities and strategic alignment needed to guide the company forward. We were highly impressed by the caliber of the individuals that expressed interest in the role, and Justin distinguished himself throughout the process. Justin’s deep understanding of our business, proven leadership of our best-in-class team, incredible business acumen and vision, and passion for continuing the rich legacy and culture of our company will be critical to our next chapter. The board looks forward to working with Justin and is confident his expertise, vision, and leadership will lead our company to continued success.”

Justin Broyles said, “I am deeply honored and excited to take on the role of President and CEO of R. J. Corman Railroad Group. . . Over the years I have had the privilege of working alongside an incredibly talented and dedicated team. As we move forward, we will build on our strong foundation by continuing to prioritize safety, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency across all of our companies. I look forward to working with our team, partners, and stakeholders to shape the future of our company and the industry as a whole.”