Lane Matthew
West Springfield
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with expertise in operations management, safety initiatives, and team development. Known for effective relationship building and public speaking, driving significant process improvements and ensuring operational efficiency across multiple departments.
Results-oriented leader with a proven track record in enhancing safety standards and fostering team development. Skilled in decision making, issue resolution, and relationship management, contributing to a culture of safety and operational excellence in the railroad industry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Pinsly
Westfield
08.2017 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Managed Railroad and warehouse teams to implement process improvements and optimize workflows.
- Developed and executed performance metrics to track project success and team productivity.
- Facilitated training programs for staff, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Built strong relationships with customers and class 1 partners and FRA inspectors
- Prioritized Safety and led by example
- ASRLLA 2025 Safety Person of the Year
- Hosted annual Emergency Responder Training to local responders
- Led a Railroad team that has gone over 2.5 years without a OJI
Train Master
DGNO
Dallas, TX
02.2014 - 08.2017
- Supervised daily train operations, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated scheduling and dispatching of trains to optimize service efficiency.
- Managed crew assignments, enhancing workforce productivity and morale.
- Oversaw maintenance protocols, improving equipment reliability and operational readiness.
- Managed 13 crew starts 7 days a week
- Built relationships with UP/BNSF/KCS/DCTA/DART
Education
Education
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, ARSkills
- Decision making & judgment
- Issue resolution skills
- Negotiation
- Leadership by example
- Compassion for others
- Results driven
- Hard worker
- Effective relationship building
- Public speaking
- Operations management
Certification
- Certified Engineer, [Pinsly] - [2000-Present]
- Certified Conductor, [Pinsly] - [1999-Present]
- Certified DSLE, [Pinsly] - [ 2002 - Present]
Timeline
General Manager
Pinsly
08.2017 - Current
Train Master
DGNO
02.2014 - 08.2017
Education
Henderson State University