August 19, 2025
Justin Broyles Appointed President & CEO of R. J. Corman Railroad Group
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky – R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Broyles as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Broyles has been serving as the Interim President and CEO since June, and his leadership during this period has been instrumental in guiding the company through a pivotal time.
“The Board of Trustees are proud to appoint Justin Broyles as our next President and CEO,” said April Colyer, Chairperson of the Richard J. Corman Board of Trustees. “The extensive search process proved to be an important opportunity to reflect on the leadership qualities and strategic alignment needed to guide the company forward. We were highly impressed by the caliber of the individuals that expressed interest in the role, and Justin distinguished himself throughout the process. Justin’s deep understanding of our business, proven leadership of our best-in-class team, incredible business acumen and vision, and passion for continuing the rich legacy and culture of our company will be critical to our next chapter. The board looks forward to working with Justin and is confident his expertise, vision, and leadership will lead our company to continued success.”
Broyles rejoined R. J. Corman in 2018 after serving as Chief Commercial Officer for Patriot Rail. With nearly 25 years of experience in the railroad industry, he has held various leadership positions within R. J. Corman, focusing on emergency services, storm response, construction, and national account management. As Executive Vice President, Commercial Affairs, he oversaw all commercial activities, including managing the marketing and sales teams for R. J. Corman's 19 short line railroads. He holds a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from Southern Illinois University and serves in several key positions within the transportation industry, including Chair of the Surface Transportation Board's Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council, Vice Chair of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, Chair of the Short Line Safety Institute, and member of the Executive Committee Board of Directors of the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers.
“I am deeply honored and excited to take on the role of President and CEO of R. J. Corman Railroad Group,” said Broyles. “Over the years I have had the privilege of working alongside an incredibly talented and dedicated team. As we move forward, we will build on our strong foundation by continuing to prioritize safety, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency across all of our companies. I look forward to working with our team, partners, and stakeholders to shape the future of our company and the industry as a whole.”
About R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC
R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC employs approximately 1,400 people in 23 states. R. J. Corman companies provide a broad scope of services to the railroad industry, such as emergency response, track material distribution, track construction, short line railroad operations, industrial switching and signal design and construction.
