R. J. Corman Railroad Group Announces Three Leadership Appointments

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. –– R.J. Corman Railroad Group announced three leadership appointments this week.

Here are the details on the promotions:

Shannon Drown has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer – Railroad. In her new role, Shannon has responsibility for steering the commercial teams for Railroads, Switching, Distribution Centers, and Industrial Development.

Chase Armstrong has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer – Contracted Services. Continuing his leadership of the commercial team for emergency response, railroad construction, signaling solutions and track material, Chase’s focus remains on delivering consistent quality and customer satisfaction. 

Nick Edelen has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer – Contracted Services. He will continue to oversee all aspects of R. J. Corman Railroad Services Emergency and Non-Emergency operations as well as Signaling and Material Sales. In this role, Nick will drive initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and innovation, empowering teams to deliver outstanding results across the organization’s diverse rail services.

R.J. Corman said that these three executives are tenured employees who will bring experience and “a high level of commitment to the company.”

Justin Broyles, President and CEO of R.J. Corman Railroad said that “Shannon, Chase, and Nick have each demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to R. J. Corman’s mission. Their dedication to excellence and drive to find efficient and innovative solutions for our customers have been instrumental in building long-term partnerships. I look forward to seeing the impact they make in their new roles at R. J. Corman.”