Rodney Gordon

Rodney Gordon joined Conrail in 2013 as Assistant Superintendent of Operations responsible for field operations. In 2017 he transition to the Service Delivery and Support, which includes responsibility for our dispatch center, customer service center, service design, joint facilities, industrial development and our auto terminals.

Prior to joining Conrail, Rodney was Regional Vice President for Watco Companies East Region, which included operations in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Alabama. In this position he served as the leader for the region overseeing operations, finance, mechanical and engineering forces. During his time at Watco (2008-2013) he was responsible for the acquisition/startup of several shortline railroads. Prior to Watco, Rodney worked for Canadian National Railroad (1998-2008) in various management positions starting as General Yard Coordinator in Pontiac, Michigan and progressed to Division Superintendent in Battle Creek, Michigan when he left for Watco in 2008.

Rodney is a graduate of the University of Michigan. He also is past president and currently a member of the executive committee of the American Association of Railroad Superintendents.