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2025 Rising Stars!


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Join us for a dynamic virtual event recognizing Progressive Railroading’s 2025 Rising Stars! On Wednesday, July 23, from 3 PM to 4 PM ET, we’ll spotlight 25 outstanding professionals who are making meaningful contributions to the rail industry. Hear their stories, gain insights into their careers, and discover what’s driving the next generation of industry leadership.

Progressive Railroading has highlighted workforce development in the rail sector for over a decade. The magazine defines a Rising Star as someone under the age of 40 who has made, or is making, a positive impact on their company, organization, department or team, and is viewed by others — peers, colleagues, supervisors, clients or associates — as an up-and-coming leader in the rail industry.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate innovation, leadership, and the future of rail.

Meet the 2025 Rising Stars:

Erica Baer

CSX

Heidi Baker

REMSA

Steve Berish

Davenport Industrial Railroad

Keith Creasy

Wabtec Corp.

Michael Crosslin

Watco

Trevor Gillen

TTX Co.

Jonathan Healy

CSX

Curtis Hooper

Norfolk Southern Railway

Lauryn King

CSX

Michael Kraft

Amtrak

Kenn Leonhardt

AECOM

Rachel Lesser

Canadian Pacific Kansas City

Salina Martin

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Drew Mayer

BNSF Railway Co.

Meghan McClain

Union Pacific Railroad

Cole Pennington

Sierra Northern Railway

Jillian Place

Union Pacific Railroad

Rebecca Riehl

Port Authority Trans-Hudson

Aymel Sanchez

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.

Maria Stahley

Burns Engineering Inc.

Josiah Stiemann

FTS Tools

Doug Svatos

Union Pacific Railroad

Lindsey Valdivia

CSX

Tomeka Watson Bryant

New Orleans Public Belt Railroad

Jake Weir

R.J. Corman Railroad Group


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