Kansas City Southern

J.B. Hunt Adds Former Kansas City Southern President and CEO Patrick Ottensmeyer to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Ottensmeyer brings more than 17 years of rail industry experience to the company’s board.

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  • Ottensmeyer brings more than 17 years of rail industry experience to the company’s board.
  • He served as president and CEO of Kansas City Southern (KCS), a Class I railroad, from 2015 to 2023, until the completion of the merger creating Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) in 2023.
  • Ottensmeyer served as the U.S. Chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Mexico Economic Council (USMXECO) from 2019 to 2023.
  • Ottensmeyer is the third new board member since 2021 for J.B. Hunt and will serve on the board’s Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee.

OmniTRAX Adds Rail Safety and Environmental Leader

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

DENVER, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniTRAX, a comprehensive supply-chain and logistics solutions provider, and the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group, has named Kayden Howard as Senior Vice President of Health, Safety and Environmental Programs. In the newly created role, Howard, the former Kansas City Southern (KCS) executive, will lead all safety, environmental, and sustainability activities for the OmniTRAX rail network. 

Key Points: 
  • In the newly created role, Howard, the former Kansas City Southern (KCS) executive, will lead all safety, environmental, and sustainability activities for the OmniTRAX rail network.
  • "The safety and well-being of the OmniTRAX team, our partners, and the communities we serve, is our highest priority," said OmniTRAX President and COO Sergio Sabatini.
  • "Kayden Howard is a widely respected industry leader, and her expertise will play a key role in shaping the end-to-end health, safety, and environmental programs that will scale with our growth."
  • The appointment builds on record setting company safety performance as the OmniTRAX rail network continues to grow its North American carloads and reach.

Greenbrier Adds Patrick Ottensmeyer as Independent Director to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE:GBX) announced today the election of Patrick J. Ottensmeyer to the Company's Board of Directors. The election of Ottensmeyer increases Greenbrier's Board from 10 to 11 members, nine of whom are independent directors.

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  • Former KCS CEO Patrick J. Ottensmeyer elected to Board of Directors
    LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE:GBX) announced today the election of Patrick J. Ottensmeyer to the Company's Board of Directors.
  • The election of Ottensmeyer increases Greenbrier's Board from 10 to 11 members, nine of whom are independent directors.
  • The Board is confident he will provide important perspectives as we continue to execute our strategy, drive profitability and enhance value for all Greenbrier shareholders," said Thomas Fargo, Greenbrier Board Chair.
  • Greenbrier is fortunate to have Pat join our Board of Directors."

CPKC announces Board of Director appointments

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Friday, April 14, 2023

"The addition of these members brings to the board a wide range of professional experience in transportation and logistics across the United States and Mexico," said Isabelle Courville, Chair of the board of directors of CPKC.

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  • "The addition of these members brings to the board a wide range of professional experience in transportation and logistics across the United States and Mexico," said Isabelle Courville, Chair of the board of directors of CPKC.
  • The four appointees, all members of the former KCS Board of Directors, are:
    David Garza-Santos, a KCS director since 2016, is a business and community leader in Monterrey, N.L.
  • ), a KCS director since 2010, is currently counsel to the law firm of White & Case in Mexico City.
  • These four directors will also be nominated for election to the board of CPKC at its Annual General Meeting to be held on June 15, 2023.

CP sets date for combination with KCS, announces CPKC executive leadership team

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Friday, March 17, 2023

CP today also announced the executive leadership team that will lead CPKC.

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  • CP today also announced the executive leadership team that will lead CPKC.
  • "Our senior leadership team is eager to come together to write the next chapter of railroad history in North America," said Mr. Creel.
  • Full integration of CP and KCS is expected to happen over the next three years, unlocking the benefits of the combination.
  • In its decision approving the combination, the STB said CPKC "should ultimately enhance safety and benefit the environment."

CP issues statement of condolence following the passing of David Starling, KCS voting trustee

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Monday, February 27, 2023

CALGARY, AB, Feb 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) ("CP") today issued this statement following the passing of David Starling, who had been acting as the Kansas City Southern ("KCS") trustee of the KCS voting trust and who had previously served as KCS chief executive officer:

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  • CALGARY, AB, Feb 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) ("CP") today issued this statement following the passing of David Starling, who had been acting as the Kansas City Southern ("KCS") trustee of the KCS voting trust and who had previously served as KCS chief executive officer:
    "We were greatly saddened to learn of the loss of David Starling," said CP President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel.
  • Mr. Starling retired from the role of chief executive officer at KCS in 2016, ending an incredible railroad career that began in 1971.
  • Immediately upon the closing of CP's acquisition of KCS on Dec. 14, 2021, the shares of KCS were placed into a voting trust with Mr. Starling appointed as the voting trustee.
  • With Mr. Starling's passing, CP shortly will be pursing the appointment of a replacement voting trustee.

Kansas City Southern Announces 2022 Holiday Express Fundraising Results to Benefit Salvation Army in 20 Communities

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced today that the 22nd KCS Holiday Express program raised over $215,000 to benefit The Salvation Army in 20 communities in eight states where the KCS Holiday Express train stopped this year.

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  • Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced today that the 22nd KCS Holiday Express program raised over $215,000 to benefit The Salvation Army in 20 communities in eight states where the KCS Holiday Express train stopped this year.
  • “The Holiday Express remains an important expression of KCS’ commitment to the communities we serve, and we are delighted it was once again a great success.
  • Over 22 years, the KCS Holiday Express project has raised over $3.1 million, which was donated to The Salvation Army.
  • In 2001, volunteers transformed a retired freight train to the KCS Holiday Express experience that thousands of people enjoy today.

KCS Holiday Express Announces Challenge Grant to Benefit The Salvation Army

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Kansas City Southern (KCS) recently announced the first return to the rails of the KCS Holiday Express train since the start of the pandemic in 2020.

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  • Kansas City Southern (KCS) recently announced the first return to the rails of the KCS Holiday Express train since the start of the pandemic in 2020.
  • In addition, the KCS Holiday Express project continues the tradition of charitable giving to The Salvation Army.
  • The funds raised will support The Salvation Army in the 20 communities in eight states where the 2022 KCS Holiday Express train will stop.
  • KCS Holiday Express was built on the tradition of the Santa Train, which ran on a segment of the network bought by KCS in 1997.

Patriot Rail to Acquire Delta Southern Railroad

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Monday, September 26, 2022

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. and TALLULAH, La., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patriot Rail Company LLC today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Delta Southern Railroad, Inc. (DSRR), a short line railroad company operating two line segments in Louisiana. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla.and TALLULAH, La., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patriot Rail Company LLC today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Delta Southern Railroad, Inc. (DSRR), a short line railroad company operating two line segments in Louisiana.
  • "Including Delta Southern in Patriot Rail's expanding network will enable further competitive options for rail shippers in Louisiana and across the country," said John E. Fenton, Patriot Rail's chief executive officer.
  • Patriot Rail operates 31 regional and freight short line railroads, a scenic rail excursion train, and rail-related services companies with operations in 23 states.
  • Delta Southern is proud to work closely with well-respected railroad and interchange partners: Kansas City Southern (KCS) and Union Pacific Railroad (UP).

Kansas City Business Journal Names Cingulate’s Louis G. Van Horn a 2022 Chief Financial Officer of the Year

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Monday, July 25, 2022

Lou was among 16 CFOs representing the best in financial management and have proven themselves invaluable to their companies and organizations.

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  • Lou was among 16 CFOs representing the best in financial management and have proven themselves invaluable to their companies and organizations.
  • A panel of independent judges selected this years honorees who were celebrated at a special ceremony July 22 at the Loews Kansas City Hotel.
  • Prior to this, Lou was Vice President & Comptroller for Kansas City Southern, a NYSE company, for 16 years.
  • Lou has extensive corporate and not-for-profit board experience and was also recognized by the Kansas City Business Journal as CFO of the Year in 2012.