RailWorks Appoints Matt Violin to Chief Commercial Officer
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
Matt Violin
Courtesy of RailWorks
NEW YORK CITY - Matt Violin is now Chief Commercial Officer of RailWorks.
According to the release, Violin holds more than twenty years of experience in the industry and has a “proven track record of driving sustained growth.” Violin grew up around rail contracting and has built his own career in innovation. Before joining RailWorks in 2008, he served as President of Euro Rail Equipment and his family’s business Violin Railroad Construction Co., where he gained experience Previously joining RailWorks in 2008 through NARSTCO, Violin has served in roles from Regional Sales Manager to National Sales Manager to Vice President of Sales. In his new role as Chief Commercial Officer, Violin will “lead RailWorks’ commercial strategy, focusing on expanding the company’s market presence and accelerating strategic growth initiatives across North America.”
Violin also holds a BS in Business Administration from Lake Superior State University and has competed as an NCAA Division I hockey player. Currently, he serves on the REMSA Board of Directors and is Vice Chair of the NRC’s Education & Scholarship Committee.
RailWorks President and CEO Kevin Riddett said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Matt to the executive leadership team. . . His deep industry knowledge, commercial acumen, and passion for rail infrastructure position him perfectly to help shape the next chapter of our company’s growth.”
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.”
