KCS makes appointments in three departments

Written by Kyra Senese, Managing Editor, Railway Track & Structures
KCS locomotive

Kansas City Southern (KCS) has announced organizational changes with three new appointments, all of which are effective immediately.

Michael A. Walczak now serves as vice president of mechanical, Maquiling B. Parkerson as vice president of labor relations and Adam J. Godderz as associate general counsel and corporate secretary.

KCS said in a statement that all of the new appointments are intended for professional advancement and organizational development.

“Mike, Maqui and Adam are all outstanding performers in their various roles with the company, so we are pleased to support their professional advancement, while building bench strength for succession planning,” said Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, KCS president and chief executive.

Walczak most recently served as vice president strategic operational planning, a position he has held since 2016. Previously, he served as vice president of financial planning and analysis and vice president of purchasing. Before coming to KCS in 2008, Walczak worked for 11 years at Sprint, where he was appointed to several finance-related positions.

Walczak reports to executive vice president and chief operating officer Jeffrey M. Songer.

Parkerson most recently served as associate general counsel, a position she has held since she joined KCS in 2016. She was previously a commerce and corporate attorney for Norfolk Southern Corporation. She reports to Lora S. Cheatum, senior vice president of human resources.

Godderz most recently served as KCS’ vice president of labor relations and corporate secretary, a role he has held since 2015. He was appointed to corporate secretary in 2013. Godderz joined the Class 1 in 2007 as associate general counsel and supported sales and marketing, purchasing and financial transactions. Before he joined KCS, Godderz worked for Embarq Corporation, where he served as a procurement attorney for the commercial law department. He reports to senior vice president and chief legal officer William J. Wochner.

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