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Vecellio Joins TTCI

Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief
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Shawn Vecellio has joined TTCI as Senior Assistant Vice President Operations & Safety. “His 26 years of experience in the rail industry provides a strong foundation to lead TTCI’s Operations and Safety teams,” TTCI said.

Prior to joining TTCI, Vecellio was Assistant Vice President, Engineering for Kansas City Southern (KCS) overseeing track maintenance, capital programs, geometry testing, rail testing, signaling, union relations, facilities and track material standards for KCS’ U.S., Mexico, and Panama Canal territories. Vecellio began his railroad career with BNSF and progressed through roles at OmniTRAX and CSX Transportation as Superintendent, Roadmaster, Foreman, Engineering Technical Trainer and Manager of Program Construction.

Vecellio has been involved with various technical advisory groups, as well as AREMA Committees 4 and 5, and Operation Lifesaver. He has served as Chairman for the AAR Engineering Policy Committee and the North American Chief Engineers. He earned a Bachelor of Business Management degree from Baker University and is a Certified Trainer, Technical Instructor, and a Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

“Shawn’s multi-dimensional railroad experience, in combination with his proven ability to manage large-scale infrastructure projects, will be invaluable as we transform TTCI’s operations and bring our new location to a state of readiness,” said Kari Gonzales, TTCI’s President and CEO. “His ability to bring a railroader’s perspective will not only benefit our team but also strengthen our ability to support the industry.”

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