SCFE/U.S. Sugar
Class III rail service provider SCFE and U.S. Sugar, a south Florida-based sugarcane and vegetable farming and processing business, recently announced the promotion of Bob Lawson to Vice President of SCFE and General Manager of U.S. Sugar Railroad Operations.
“U.S. Sugar’s railroad operations have been a cornerstone of the company’s history and overall success, and Lawson’s affinity for agriculture and trains made him a perfect fit,” the companies said.
“The efficient and reliable transportation of sugarcane to our mill is crucial to our operations, and Bob has played an integral role in that process for many years,” said U.S. Sugar President & CEO Ken McDuffie. “Under Bob’s leadership, I am confident our railroad operations will continue to thrive and contribute to the overall success of our company.”
Lawson has held many leadership roles, including Team Leader and Juice Operations Facility Leader at Southern Gardens Citrus Processing, Area 3 Manager in the Agriculture Department, and General Manager of Harvest Operations. Since 2011, he has served as General Manager of Harvest and Railroad Operations, and in June 2022, he was named the General Manager of Railroad Operations.
Lawson, who was first drawn to agriculture growing up in Chiefland, Fla., where he worked on his uncle’s vegetable farm, earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Food, and Resource Economics and a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics, both from the University of Florida. In 1996, he began his career with U.S. Sugar as a Harvest Foreman at Boy and South Shore Farms.
ENSCO
ENSCO on Sept. 4 announced that it has appointed Brian Sieger as Facilities Manager at the TTC, “a pivotal role that supports the continuous operation of the world’s largest rail testing facility.”
With more than 40 years of cross-industry facilities and project management experience, Sieger brings a “solutions-driven mindset to the oversight of this critical national asset,” ENSCO said.
In this role, Sieger is responsible for overseeing the upkeep, safety, and functionality of TTC’s expansive campus infrastructure, including buildings and support systems. The position, ENSCO says, “is critical to ensuring uninterrupted support for complex testing and training programs for both government and commercial customers.”
“The TTC is imperative to the future of the rail industry: from supporting high-speed vehicle testing to cybersecurity training. Brian’s experience, energy, and curiosity make him a perfect fit for this role. His leadership helps ensure the site remains safe, reliable, and ready for the future,” said Jackie Van Der Westhuizen, Vice President of Surface Transportation Group, ENSCO, Inc.
Sieger’s career has spanned a wide range of technical and management roles. Beginning his career as an HVAC technician, Sieger has since advanced into senior leadership roles overseeing complex facilities portfolios. While new to the rail industry, he brings a deep understanding of infrastructure systems and a passion for continuous learning, ENSCO noted.
“This site is full of engineering marvels, and I’m excited to be part of the team that keeps it all running. Much of the equipment here challenges my curiosity, and that’s exactly what I was looking for. The TTC team has been incredibly supportive, and I’m here to help us grow with new customers and cutting-edge testing,” said Sieger.
