Justin Broyles began with R. J. Corman in 2001, holding various leadership positions focusing on emergency services, storm response, construction, and national account management. After serving for three years at Patriot Rail as Chief Commercial Officer, he rejoined R. J. Corman in 2018, becoming Executive Vice President, Commercial Affairs. In this role, he oversaw all commercial activity, including managing the marketing and sales teams, for R. J. Corman's 19 short line railroads. Justin was also responsible for Class I account management for all R. J. Corman companies and Storm Team efforts.
With nearly 25 years of railroad industry experience, Justin has developed a robust background in corporate account management, rail-related services, new business development, negotiations, mergers & acquisitions, supply chain logistics, and growing strong client relationships. He holds a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from Southern Illinois University. Justin holds several key positions in the transportation industry, serving as Chair of the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council (RSTAC) Board of Directors, Vice Chair of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), member of Short Line Caucuses of Norfolk Southern and BNSF, the Chair of the Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI), and a member of the Executive Committee Board of Directors of the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS).
