BNSF Railway’s Post

Today, BNSF announced Katie Hower has been named group vice president, Industrial Products. Hower will take over sales and marketing responsibilities for industrial segments, including chemicals, building products, construction products, beverages, perishables and canned goods. Hower most recently served as vice president, Service Design and Network Strategy in 2024.   Farah Lawler has been named vice president, Service Design and Network Strategy, responsible for BNSF’s business unit operations in addition to the company’s capital planning, operations research and intermodal innovation. She most recently served as vice president, Domestic Intermodal Marketing.   Mike Engstrom has been promoted to vice president, Domestic Intermodal Marketing, with responsibility for marketing, sales, pricing and strategic initiatives supporting BNSF’s domestic intermodal business. Mike most recently served as assistant vice president, Agriculture and Energy Products.   Ashley Curry has been promoted to assistant vice president, Agriculture and Energy Products. Ashley currently serves as general director, Industrial Products.   Matt White has been promoted to assistant vice president, Agricultural Products with responsibility for grain, feed, fertilizer and wheat commodities, along with the ombudsman and shuttle programs. He most recently served as general director of marketing for Agricultural and Energy products.