People News: BNSF Logistics, Caltrain, STV, Virginia DRPT
BNSF Logistics
David Ivan is the new President and CEO of BNSF Logistics, LLC, a subsidiary of BNSF that operates more than 40 offices throughout North America, with more than 120 FCPA-certified Global Service Providers for import and export of general and project cargoes throughout the world. Previously, he served in senior operational leadership roles across a range of global organizations, including chief operating officer positions at BNSF Logistics and Vestas. His career spans more than 25 years, leading multi-site operations across manufacturing, logistics, and global supply chains.
Ivan holds an MBA from Wake Forest University and a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering technology from the Oregon Institute of Technology.
“I’m excited to step into this new role at BNSF Logistics and to continue to work alongside such an exceptional team, focused on positioning us for long-term growth,” Ivan said. “I’m committed to investing in our people, technology, and process excellence to create meaningful value for our customers and partners and am determined to keep that drive at the heart of everything we do.”
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Caltrain
Caltrain, in the January 2026 edition of is e-newsletter, reported that Jerry Guaracino has been named Chief Safety Officer. Most recently, he was Chief Engineer for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority in Washington, D.C., a position he took on in 2020. Guaracino spent the previous 21-plus years at Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) in Philadelphia, where he rose through the ranks from Project Engineer to Manager of Bus Engineering to Assistant Chief Engineering Officer.
Caltrain is a regional/commuter railroad that provides service along the San Francisco Peninsula, through the South Bay to San Jose and Gilroy.
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STV
STV on Feb. 2 reported appointing Anna Harvey as Vice President and Northern California Area Manager for its Transportation West Operating Group. She will lead strategic growth initiatives, client engagement and project delivery across the region.
Harvey brings nearly 20 years’ experience in civil and transportation engineering to the new role. She served most recently as Deputy Project Director for the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, where she led engineering design, environmental planning and third-party agreements for the $8 billion Portal program(see Fact Sheet, above). According to STV, she guided the project through the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grants process. Additionally, she led rail planning efforts for the San Francisco Planning Department, conducting studies to evaluate future Caltrain station locations and coordinating policy responses on major rail projects.
Harvey holds a B.S. in civil and environmental engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and an M.S. in transportation management from San José State University. She is a licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California.
“Anna’s understanding of how to move major transportation programs from vision to delivery makes her the ideal leader for our Northern California operations,” STV Transportation West Operating Group President Liz Justison said. “Her vision, technical acumen, and commitment to equity and sustainability strengthens our ability to deliver impactful projects that connect communities and drive economic development.”
Separately, STV recently promoted Suresh Karre, Derek Overstreet, and Michael Randolph to Vice President roles, and appointed Natasha Avanessians as Chief of Staff to the CEO, succeeding Kristen Van Gilst, who transitioned to Deputy Operations Director.
Virginia DRPT
Allan Fye is the new Chief Deputy Director at the Virginia DRPT, which oversees programs and initiatives that support freight investments and delivers data-driven planning recommendations and policies for both passenger and freight rail; administers public transportation funding and planning in Virginia; and manages investments in local and regional commuter assistance programs. He supports the agency’s mission “to plan, fund, and deliver a balanced, multimodal transportation system that meets Virginia’s growing and evolving needs through collaboration, innovation, and strategic investment.”
Fye has more than 20 years of experience in the transit industry, with a career focused on policy development, strategic planning, and coordination across local, regional, state, and federal levels. He served previously as a senior director at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, where he led strategic planning for passenger rail in Southern California and worked closely with regional, state, and federal partners to advance rail initiatives. Earlier in his career, Fye held several leadership roles in Virginia, including positions with the City of Alexandria and the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NTVC). His work included planning for high-capacity bus rapid transit corridors in Alexandria; overseeing capital investment projects; modernizing transportation demand management efforts; and supporting the growth and development of NVTC’s Commuter Choice program, a partnership with DRPT, the Virginia Department of Transportation, and the Commonwealth Transportation Board that invests toll revenues into multimodal transportation improvements across Northern Virginia.
“Allan is a highly respected transit leader with a strong track record of turning strategy into action,” said Mariia Zimmerman who was named DRPT Director earlier this year. “His experience working across agencies and all levels of government will strengthen our ability to deliver projects efficiently and thoughtfully. I value his collaborative leadership style and look forward to working closely with him as we advance DRPT’s priorities.”
“Stepping into this role is a meaningful opportunity to serve the Commonwealth and contribute to work that directly impacts people’s daily lives,” Fye said.
