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In 1987, I wrapped up a business degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder. I was lucky enough to have Professor Jerry Foster recommend me to Steve Klug at Burlington Northern Railroad – both took a chance on me that helped to create a 39-year run in the railroad industry that I am now retiring from (boo to the U.S. Navy that determined my eyesight was too poor to fly jets). Mike Arita, Steve Cosgrove, Paul White, Dale Hawk, Gary Lewis, Pat Casey, Tom Wells and many other rail industry greats took similar bets on me for which I am deeply grateful. Both leaders and teammates at BN, APL, BNSF, CSX and TTX provided engaging learning and compelling work that challenged me with constant professional and personal growth. I was also extremely fortunate to have wonderful people on my teams – people who made me look good while keeping me grounded. Of course, none of this happens without my super-supportive family who endured 6 moves! As I look forward, I hope that I’ve left railroading no worse for wear and that others will continue to find joy in this industry that I have truly loved – both for what it does and for the incredible people who make it all happen.