Railway Age’s “Young Professionals” virtual conference returns April 23 with practical advice on career advancement for early- and mid-career professionals across the freight, passenger, and supply sectors. The free event begins at 2 p.m. ET.
The fourth annual conference opens with Justin Broyles, President and CEO of R. J. Corman, who will discuss emerging growth sectors and how R.J. Corman is working to meet demand.
Attendees will learn:
- How to build your skills and position yourself for your next career move.
- How successful rail execs navigated the bumps along the way.
- How leadership style is connected to team performance.
- How new technologies are transforming the job sector.
The program features speakers from across the industry, including:
- Brandy Christian, CEO, Patriot Rail.
- Josh Perkes, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Union Pacific.
- Yvonne Hill-Donald, Chief Administrative Officer, MTA Metro-North Railroad.
- Brian Yeager, Senior Director Mechanical Operations Support, Norfolk Southern.
- Pauline Lipkewich, Managing Director, The Rail Way™
Registration includes access to the live event, moderated by Railway Age Executive Editor Marybeth Luczak and Senior Editor Carolina Worrell, as well as the ability to submit questions for speakers.
“Young Professionals” is supported by several sponsors, including AREMA, R. J. Corman, and The Greenbrier Companies.
Registration is open for this free virtual event, designed for rail professionals looking to accelerate career growth and better understand the sector’s evolving workforce and technology landscape.
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Jonathan Chalon at jchalon@sbpub.com or (212) 620-7224.





