R.J. Corman Railroad Group Announces Appointment of Matthew Igoe as President and Chief Operating Officer

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – R. J. Corman Railroad Company last week announced Matthew (Matt) Igoe will join R. J. Corman Railroad Company as President & Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.

Igoe previously served as Executive Vice President of Operations at BNSF Railway, a position he has held since January 2021. In his role at R.J. Corman, he will assume responsibility for transportation, mechanical, engineering, and day-to-day network performance across the company’s short lines.

Justin Broyles, President and CEO of R.J. Corman, said “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Matt to our executive team. His proven track record in the railroad industry is unparalleled, and we are confident that his vision and expertise will accelerate our growth and enhance our service offerings across the board. This is a game-changing moment for our company and for our customers.”

Before joining BNSF in 1998 as a management trainee, Matt served as an officer in the U.S. Army. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Canisius College and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.  

Matt’s career – marked by rapid progression through key operational and strategic roles at BNSF, combined with his military leadership experience – uniquely positions him to drive excellence in safety, operational performance, and employee engagement across our organizations. 

Matt Igoe said “I’m excited to join R. J. Corman and lead a team that is passionate about safety, service, and innovation. My focus will be on delivering operational excellence, supporting our employees, and partnering with customers to create value. This is an incredible opportunity to build on R. J. Corman’s excellent reputation as a valued partner and help shape the future of short line railroading.”

R.J. Corman says that “The entire organization welcomes Matt with great enthusiasm and looks forward to a future marked by innovation, growth, and industry leadership.”