RailWorks Corporation Taps Jim Sabin as CEO
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
Jim Sabin
RailWorks Corporation
NEW YORK CITY - RailWorks Corporation announced Jim Sabin has been appointed President and CEO.
According to the release, Sabin will also serve as a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Sabin previously served as COO at ENFRA, an energy infrastructure company with more than 2,600 employees, says RailWorks. Sabin brings to RailWorks more than forty years of leadership experience in the industrial, energy, and infrastructure sectors where he focused on “strategic innovation and enhanced operational execution.” Before ENFRA, Sabin worked as Executive Vice President for Global Operations at Chicago Bridge & Iron. In this role, Sabin worked as part of the Executive Leadership team.
Sabin said, “I’m honored to join RailWorks at such a pivotal moment for the industry. . . With the strong foundation already in place, we have a tremendous opportunity to expand our reach, strengthen customer partnerships, and deliver lasting value for our employees, stakeholders, and the communities we serve.”
RailWorks is a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company that focuses on construction and maintenance of rail infrastructure across the U.S. and Canada. RailWorks says its partners with freight, passenger, and transit operators to ensure long-term performance and growth across North America’s rail network.
RailWorks Chairman of the Board Brian Ferraioli said, “We’re pleased to welcome Jim as our new CEO, ushering in an important new phase of growth for the company . . . With a proven record for scaling businesses and driving operational excellence, Jim is the right leader to accelerate our strategic priorities. We thank outgoing CEO Kevin Riddett for his contributions and are confident RailWorks will continue to strengthen its position as the leading partner in rail infrastructure, driving value for stakeholders and capitalizing on opportunities ahead in this market.”
About RailWorks Corporation
“Founded in 1998, RailWorks Corporation provides track construction, electrical systems construction, maintenance services, and products throughout the United States and Canada for major transit authorities, Class I, short-line railroads, and rail-served commercial and industrial companies. Trusted RailWorks brands include L.K. Comstock, PNR RailWorks, and NARSTCO. For more information, visit www.railworks.com.
About Bernhard Capital Partners
“BCP is a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm established in 2013. BCP has deployed capital in five funds across several strategies and has over $5 billion in assets under management. BCP seeks to create sustainable value by leveraging its experience in acquiring, operating, and growing services and infrastructure businesses. For more information, visit bernhardcapital.com.”
