R. J. Corman Railroad Group Announces Key Leadership Appointments

September 11, 2025

R. J. Corman Railroad Group Announces Key Leadership Appointments

R. J. Corman Railroad Group is pleased to announce the promotion of three key executives. This serves to strengthen and optimize the senior team with tenured employees who have demonstrated proven leadership acumen and a high level of commitment to R. J. Corman's growth.

• 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.

"Shannon, Chase, and Nick have each demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to R. J. Corman's mission," said Justin Broyles, President and CEO of R. J. Corman Railroad Group. "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."

These leadership appointments are part of R. J. Corman Railroad Group's broader efforts to enhance its executive team and position the company for future achievements, and they reflect the ongoing commitment to providing innovative rail solutions.