Koppers

Top, Left to Right: Tammy Middleton, The Broe Group; and Jimmi Sue Smith and Bradley Pearce, Koppers Holdings Inc. Bottom, Left to Right: Suresh Karre, Derek Overstreet, and Michael Randolph, STV. (Photographs courtesy of the respective organizations)
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People News: OmniTRAX, Koppers, STV

The Broe Group, based in Denver, Colo., appoints Tammy Middleton as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel for its OmniTRAX and Broe Real Estate Group affiliates. Also, Jimmi Sue Smith is retiring as Chief Financial Officer at Koppers Holdings Inc., a provider of treated wood products, wood preservation technologies, and carbon compounds; and infrastructure professional services firm STV elevates Suresh Karre, Derek Overstreet, and Michael Randolph to Vice President roles.

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Railway Age Announces Women in Rail Honorees for 2025

Railway Age is celebrating nine years of recognizing women in the freight, passenger, government, and supply sectors. These trail blazers are not only excelling at leadership and community service but also driving the industry forward. This year, 25 railroaders earned the publication’s Women in Rail award.

An Evertrak 7000 installation on a Class I in the Southeastern United States (High Decay Zone 5). (Evertrak Photograph)
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Rail Reinforcers

RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2025 ISSUE: Railway Age’s annual report on crossties offers market insights and the latest performance-boosting, sustainable products from suppliers.

Koppers treated crossties. (Koppers Photograph)
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Active Sleepers

RAILWAY AGE, APRIL 2023 ISSUE: Foundational to the freight and passenger rail network, crossties handle pressure from all sides—from train weight to Mother Nature.

Koppers Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs Leigh Ann Richardson (left) and Transdev Deputy General Counsel for Litigation Neal Krokosky (right).
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People News: Koppers, Transdev

Koppers Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs Leigh Ann Richardson earns 2023 Women MAKE Award from The Manufacturing Institute. Also, Neal Krokosky joins Transdev as new Deputy General Counsel for Litigation.

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Crosstie Market Outlook

RAILWAY AGE, APRIL 2022 ISSUE: Suppliers cover today’s often challenging crosstie market—from
the latest products, treatments and tools to sustainability
and end-of-life planning.

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A Smooth One

RAILWAY AGE, DECEMBER 2021 ISSUE: High-tech solutions are helping railroads improve the rail/road interface.