The newsletter for Companies August 2018, Volume 19, Issue 8 Watco and PCA celebrate a 35-year partnership by Tracie VanBecelaere It was a great experience," Herman said. "I came Managing Editor down here to get some experience and then get a real job and I've never left. No matter how big we Watco Companies and Packing Corporation of get, no matter how many things we have, we had to America (PCA) have one of the most unique con- have a place to start and you carry that here." tracts in the industry; a 30-day contract that has Although Kaye Lynne Webb's name was on the been renewed approximately 420 times. A copy bank papers to purchase the first locomotive at of this special contact was recently presented to DeRidder, she wasn't able to make it down that first PCA at a celebration of the 35-year partnership day due to the birth of her first grandchild. She did between the two companies in DeRidder, Loui- make it down for the 35th though. siana, on July 26th. Originally, the contract was "I'm in still in awe of what Watco was in the be- signed by Boise Southern, who was later pur- ginning and what it is now," said Kaye Lynne. "Dick chased by PCA. Webb was a people person and he was a pretty good Accepting the gift for PCA was Bruce Ridley, judge of character and those who he selected to start Watco's executive chairman Rick Webb presents vice president of environmental, health, safety, here did a pretty good job." PCA's Bruce Ridley, vice president of environmen- and supply chain. tal, health, safety, and supply chain, with a framed "I can never thank you all enough for giving us copy of the original 30-day contract signed by that opportunity 35 years ago," said Rick Webb, Boise Southern (now PCA) and Watco in 1983. Watco executive chairman and son of founder Dick Webb. "Just think of all the lives and the people you have touched in such a positive way." Ridely said, "We talk a lot about relationships and what drives Watco and why you do what you do, and PCA operates under those same rules. That's what has allowed us to grow together." Jim Herman was one of the early Team Mem- bers at the DeRidder switching location and still works for Watco today as the manager of the Pittsburg, Kansas, mechanical shop. Herman said, "This (DeRidder) is the founda- tion principles right here in practice. Before Dick Webb knew there was anything to write down, it was this principle. That's what the whole com- Some of the early Team Members who worked at pany is about." the DeRidder location were (l-r) Linn Herman, Jim "I've done about every different job there is Herman, Mark Blazer, Linda Blazer (worked for Several PCA employees joined Watco to cele- to do at Watco but I'll never forget starting here. Boise), Art Smith, and Keith LaCaze. brate the 35-year partnership that began in 1983. Watco rounds out Executive Leadership Team by Tracie VanBecelaere Leaders, in the support and development of the ed the purchase of full ownership of Greens Port Managing Editor Watco Team and its ability to serve Watco Cus- Industrial Park, now operating as Greens Port tomers. Industrial Terminals, the largest privately-owned The Watco Leadership Team roster has been As CEO, Smith will continue to provide the mulit-tenanted industrial terminal in the Gulf completed and there are some heavy hitters in the leadership, management, and vision necessary Coast market. The transportation division also line up. In early July, CEO Rick Webb took the to ensure that all divisions operate safely and expanded its rail service area to the Eastern U.S. position of executive chairman and Dan Smith efficiently to effectively attract and retain the with the addition of the Blue Ridge Southern filled the role of CEO. Rick Baden continues in best Team Members and continue to grow the in North Carolina, the Kanawha River in West his position as president and chief financial of- company. Smith joined the Watco Team in 2009 Virginia and Ohio, and the Jacksonville Terminal ficer and Craig Richey will also remain in his role and has held various leadership roles during his Railroad in Florida. as executive vice president and general counsel. tenure, most recently serving as chief operating Since Smith joined the Watco Team, he’s had Webb’s new role will be to continue to as- officer. Under Smith’s leadership, the terminal a strong focus on Team Member development, sist Smith and Baden, as well as all other Watco division more than tripled in size. He spearhead- coaching, and orga- - Continued on page 2 Watco rounds out Executive Leadership Team, con't Continued from page 1 - nizational structure. Morgan terminal acquisitions and the start-up of a ness, and communications. She joined the Watco This focus has led Watco’s Operational Teams new Watco service offering in the Houston deep- Team in 2006 and has held several roles on the to record-setting safety performance, revenue water stevedoring operations. People Services Team, most recently serving as growth, and Team Member retention. Stefan Loeb has been with the Watco Team senior vice president of people services. Peterson In late July, new members were appointed to the since 2010 and held the positions of vice president was instrumental in the implementation of Watco Executive Team. Those leaders are Nick Coomes, of business development, senior vice president University, which focuses on the development of who will be serving as executive vice president of marketing and strategic development, execu- Team Members both professionally and person- and chief operating officer, Stefan Loeb has been tive vice president and chief marketing officer, ally. She has also headed multiple initiatives that named executive vice president and chief commer- and executive vice president - network strategies. have led to significant improvements in Team cial officer, Rachael Peterson takes on the role of As CCO, Loeb will focus on building and grow- Member retention. executive vice president and chief people officer ing strong Customer relationships and leading the In his role as CIO, McGuire will manage and lastly, Ed McGuire will serve as executive development of new commercial opportunities for Watco’s capital raising activities and oversee the vice president and chief investment officer. Watco. Loeb’s focus on relationships played a key deployment of capital in Customer growth proj- As COO, Coomes will be responsible for role in the acquisitions of the Wisconsin & South- ects and mergers and acquisition transactions. overseeing the day-to-day safe operations of the ern Railroad, Ann Arbor Railroad, Blue Ridge McGuire joined the Watco Team in July of 2015 transportation, terminal and port, and mechanical Southern Railroad, and the Birmingham Terminal as executive vice president – strategic planning. divisions. Coomes joined the Watco Team in Janu- Railway, which were the largest railroad purchases Since joining Watco, McGuire has been deeply ary of 2014 as vice president of operations sup- in Watco history. involved in numerous mergers and acquisitions port for Watco Terminal and Port Services. He has As CPO, Peterson will continue to champion and Customer growth capital transactions. He was most recently served as senior vice president of the Watco culture by leading various programs and instrumental in raising equity capital with SkyK- operations for Watco. Under Coomes’ leadership, functions that support Team Member engagement, night – Crowley and several debt financings with Watco saw the successful integration of the Kinder development, safe-performance, health and well- Watco’s banks.

Rick Webb Dan Smith Rick Baden Craig Richey Nick Coomes Stefan Loeb Rachael Peterson Ed McGuire Executive Chairman Chief Executive Officer President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer & General Counsel & Chief Operating & Chief Commercial & Chief People Officer & Chief Investment Officer Officer Officer Peabody switching location begins operations by Tracie VanBecelaere for us to be here. We'd like to thank our Watco Managing Editor Go Teamers here for start-up and all of the great Watco Team Members from all across the country Nobody is more excited to see the start-up of who played a part in this opportunity." the Peabody switching operations than Watco's Peabody Energy is the world's largest private- vice president of business development Rob sector coal company and serves metallurgical and Thrall. thermal coal customers in more than 25 countries "It took a lot of dinners to get us in the door," on six continents. laughed Thrall, "but it was worth it." On August 1, 2018, the Watco Team began switching four of Peabody Energy's mines, the Rochello, North Antelope, Caballo, and Rawhide, in the Powder River Basin. Peabody Energy is the largest producer of coal in the area. A Wyoming coal train similar to the ones that the All of the mines are in the Wright/Gillette, Peabody Team will be handling in the northeast- Wyoming, area and the operations are similar to ern part of the state. what Watco is currently doing in the same area, as Black Thunder Switching. Most of the opera- tions consist of engineers running unit trains around a loop with BNSF or UP locomotives at 2 MPH or less as the trains are being loaded with coal. There are a total of 51 Team Members working at the location counting general manager Todd Top photo: Todd Hamilton is serving as general Hamilton. manager for the Peabody Switching location. Joe Via, vice president of operations, said, Right bottom: Hamilton and Joe Via, vice presi- dent of operations, visiting with Go Teamers on "We've been wanting to do the switching here the Peabody operations. for several years now, so this is really exciting

2 • The Dispatch • August 2018 Fire breathing dragon TXN/PVS Team Member of the Quarter selected rolls into Birmingham Congratulations to Team Member Daniel Mendoza, the Texas & New Mexico Railway/Pecos Valley South- by Tracie VanBecelaere ern Railway Team Member of the Quarter recipient for Managing Editor the second quarter of 2018. The award is given by the Team Safety and Improve- A new beast just rolled into the ment Committee (TS&IC) to acknowledge Team Mem- Birmingham area, and the Watco bers for special contributions to the Team. Team couldn't be prouder. The Mendoza is a dual certified engineer/conductor on the 265 thousand pound locomo- Texas & New Mexico Railway. tive, nicknamed Blaze after the TS&IC Member Benito Nickles said, "He always has University of Alabama-Birming- smile on his face along with a "can do" attitude. When- ham's mascot, was introduced to ever he is presented with a new task, he will jump on it the community on July 27th. with no hesitation." KR McKenzie, Watco com- When Mendoza was presented with his award he com- mercial manager, played a key mented, "Everyday I try to present a positive attitude in role in coordinating the project the hopes that it will spread through out the other Team with the university. Members." "This represents our commitment Nickles added, "On behalf of the TS&IC of the TXN/ to the community," said McKenzie. PVS, we would like to say, 'Thank you Daniel for being "We wanted to build on our rela- a good Team Member and doing a great safe job.' " tionship with the city of Birming- ham and the University is such a large part of the community that we thought this would be a fun way to get more involved." Pan Benoit, senior vice president of academic affairs and provost at UAB, introduced the locomotive to the crowd at the Fairfield, Alabama, facility. The university's mascot Blaze attended the event along with Top photo: The "Blaze" locomotive slowly rolled out from the shop building as it was introduced to the cheerleaders and yell leaders from Birmingham community. the University. Bottom photo: Port Birmingham operations manager Blaze will be pulling trains Kelly King stands with the UAB mascot Blaze on the around a 95-mile radius of the Bir- locomotive that was dedicated to King, who is bat- mingham area with cargo consisting tling stage 4 cancer. of coal and steel products. During the introduction of Blaze, the locomotive was dedicated to Port Birmingham operations manager Kelly King. King has been a Watco Team Member for 22 years and is currently battling stage 4 cancer. "First and foremost, he's a great dad, husband, and family man," says Port Birmingham Texas & New Mexico and Pecos Valley Southern Railway terminal manager Tim Sharitt. "But he's also an incredibly valuable and dedicated Team Team Safety and Improvement Committee members Member. He still comes in and talks with Customers and coordinates shipments every day, presented Daniel Mendoza with the "Team Member of the Quarter" Award. From left to right are Adam York, and we gladly accommodate any appointments or family time he needs. He has a spirit Rob Leeper, Mendoza, and Benito Nickles. Not present is burning in him equal to that of any fire breathing dragon." Paul Esparza, PVSR and TS&IC Team Member.

Watco University 101 Foundations of Leadership Graduates Darl Farris, former Blue Ridge Southern Sanchez, Loving terminal manager, Aaron Railroad general manager, recently partici- Dean, WSOR assistant general manager, pated in his first Watco U 101 class as an Daniel Lemon AA assistant trainmaster instructor. He is now working as a training (back row), Brandon Burdick, Madison and development manager and will assist terminal manager, Adam Hall,WSOR loco- with conducting Watco University training motive leadman (back row), David Tuskey, sessions and the programs to assist Watco IT network administrator, Jacob Lipinksi, Team Members in their development. Farris WSOR trainmaster (back row), Ian Gray, and his wife Sally are in the process of relo- AA conductor/engineer, Kenneth Peters, cating to Birmingham, Alabama. WSOR trainmaster (back row), and Aloysius Graduates of the recent Watco U 101 class Schmucker, GDLK trainmaster. Not pic- pictured to the right include (l-r): Henry tured: Kirk Small, commercial manager.

The Dispatch • August 2018 • 3 WSOR participates in Milton Fourth of July parade

On July Fourth, the WSOR/Watco Team Members participated in the Annual Fourth of July Parade in Milton, Wisconsin. The Team Safety and Improvement Committee coordinated the event. Chris Jacobson, Madison roadmaster, said, "This was a great chance to portray a positive image of the company that went right along with the Summer Spike message of focusing on community involvement and visibil- ity. It was a chance to show our support for the community, military, police, and our commitment to safety. It also brought some of our different crafts together to strengthen our internal Team and show that it takes all of us working together in the same direction to accomplish tasks." The Team took advantage of the opportunity to advertise the great career options available at WSOR/Watco in hopes of getting some local interest in the positions that are available. "Our presence in the event had a lot of great positive feedback and was well received by the crowd," added Jacobson. "WSOR/Watco Team Mem- bers put a lot of time and effort in the planning phases and execution of the event and we would like to recognize and thank them for their efforts." Team Members at the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad did double-duty by Team Members who participated were Don Ryan (Duck), Josh Seefeld, not only participating in Milton, Wisconsin's Fourth of July Parade, they also Ken Tober, Kieran Moore, Mike Frederick, John Scheehle, Gary Cooley, used it as an opportunity to recruit new Team Members. Adam Hall, Dave Wastak, Brady Trapp, and Jeremy Spates. "Also, a special thanks to all of the great spouses, significant others, and who provided all of the matching WSOR shirts to make us all look sharp," family members that assisted in making this a success and to J&B images said Jacobson. #WHY WATCO by Jay Benedict switching locations. He returned to Pittsburg in the vision. We Digital Communication & Social Media Specialist 2004 as part of corporate purchasing, and later never would that year he transitioned to his current position. have grown to In March 1984, Jim Herman found himself “I told Rick (Webb) the other day, even though what we are in a situation many recent college graduates are I went to a lot of different locations in a lot of without Rick, familiar with. He’d been roommates with future years, going back to DeRidder felt like home,” but Dick cre- Watco executive chairman Rick Webb and just Jim said. “I don’t know if it’s because that’s what ated some- received his Master’s degree from Pittsburg State started the whole thing. I met my wife there. Ev- thing, that University in counseling, but wasn’t sure what erything in my family and career generated from foundation.” the next step was. So when Watco founder Dick that move, so that’s one of the greatest memories “Talk about Webb told him he might as well head to DeRid- I have.” foundation der, Louisiana, to the company’s first switching From being part of Watco’s first location, principles. operation, he thought it was worth a shot. to where Watco is today, Jim has seen a lot of Before it was “My brother, Linn, was already down there, so growth and change. He had a direct involvement ever written I had a place to stay,” Jim said. “I went to Loui- in every startup until the Eastern Railroad on a chart, our siana with the thought that I’d just go see a part (EIRR), and in the first 20-plus years he helped first Customer of the country that I wasn’t familiar with, but I with most of them. For the EIRR, he did help was DeRidder, had no intention of staying with Watco. You don’t Gary Lundy and three others drive new trucks and it’s still Jim Herman currently manages the Cornell Mechanical shop in usually get your Master’s degree and say, ‘You through a blizzard to get them there in time for our Customer. Pittsburg, Kansas. know what? I’d like to move to Louisiana and start up. The second clean box cars.' " “You always felt you were a part of something operation was Thirty four years and several positions later, that was growing. You always felt you were do- Coffeyville. Entergy. They’re still our number Jim is still with the company and is currently ing a job that was helping to grow the future,” one Customer there. Our very first railroad, we plant manager at the Pittsburg, Kansas, me- Jim said. “I never had a desire to leave after get- still run on part of that, and serve those Custom- chanical shop. After 14 months in DeRidder, Jim ting established. You always felt like you were a ers. My shop is located on the old main,” he said. moved to Coffeyville, Kan., when the mechanical piece of the puzzle in putting it all together.” “With that foundation set, it was open to go. The shop there started up, and was one of first billing/ Jim still feels that way today, and says perhaps foundation principles weren’t taken from some purchasing people for Watco. In 1986, he moved the biggest driver of that is the foundation that book. They were written on the truth of exact back to Pittsburg and ran that side of the South Dick Webb laid. He recalled meeting with the work.” East Kansas Railroad, Watco’s first short line. In group from Australia when they came to visit The philosophy of putting the Customer first 1987, he moved to Kansas City to start the Na- before Watco started our Western Australia opera- has been Watco’s since day one, and Jim attri- tional Starch switching operation, which is now tions. butes that to Watco’s and his success. And after Ingredion and still in operation. “One of them asked me point blank the differ- all these years in the industry, he’s still ready for At the end of 1988, he returned to Coffeyville. ence between Dick and Rick. My answer was, the next challenge. From 1990 to 2000, he served as general manager ‘Without Dick’s style and concentration to foun- “I’m still open and game for whatever we need on the South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad. In dation, we wouldn’t have done anything," Jim to continue. It doesn’t have to stop at the shop for 2000, Jim took charge of safety for all of Watco’s said. “But with that foundation set, Rick brought me,” Jim said.

4 • The Dispatch • August 2018 50/50 Cookouts held Two Watco short lines recently celebrated completing the first half of the Summer Spike safety program without any injuries. The Wisconsin & Southern Railroad and the South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad both held cookouts to thank their Teams for focusing on safety and to encourage them to finish off the summer injury-free. WSOR

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Joaquin Romo came to the rescue and assisted the San Luis Potosi - Mexico terminal operations in troubleshooting and repairing equip- SKOL SKOL ment above and beyond normal expectations. WINFIELD LOCOMOTIVE SHOP The facility had been experiencing an electrical issue with transloader #7 and had been unsuccessful Advantage Metals treats KAW Team in repairing the unit. Joa- Watco's has enjoyed a long relationship with Advan- quin, who had been caring tage Metals Recycling, and last month the Team got to enjoy lunch courtesy for his wife who had been of them too. Each summer, Advantage's Joe Weigel mans the grill and Kaw ill, was called and immedi- and Advantage Team Members share a meal consisting of burgers, hot dogs, ately agreed to come to the watermelon and more. facility and troubleshoot the problem. After arriving, Joaquin discovered the problem with the transloader and made the appropriate re- pairs to get the unit running again. Joaquin was given a gift card to his favorite res- taurant for his exceptional service and willingness Joaquin Romo (center) was presented to assist the terminal even with a gift card from Fernando Cer- when it was not convenient vantes, director of operations, and Carman Dustin Rhodes, Advan- Advantage's Joe Weigel and Kaw Carlos Segura, shift manager, in ap- tage's Joe Weigel, and trainmaster commercial manager Shellee Cur- for him. preciation of his service. Justin Ray. rier.

The Dispatch • August 2018 • 5 mix with nuts, dried fruit, and some dark chocolate. Creating healthy habits Get Kids Cooking: When kids are given the op- Watco Wellness portunity to help in the kitchen, they are able to learn by Kaleigh Walker to create a positive experience with healthy food. so much about the importance of food and how it NSCA-CPT; Yoga Alliance 200-HR; Remember, children like to mimic what adults can fuel our bodies and minds. Plus, it’s a great way Certified Nutrition Coach do, so it’s important for the adults in their life to to spend quality time with your little ones! You will understand how important nutrition is for their find they get so excited to try out their creations, that More and more studies are showing the con- health and development and lead by example. I they might not even realize how healthy the meal or tinued importance of a balanced, nutritious diet guarantee if you are eating a plethora of different snack actually is. There are so many fun, creative, on a child’s growth and development, as well as fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins & simple recipes to try - checkout cookingwithkids. success in the classroom. It’s not always as easy often, they will too. But unfortunately, the same org, chopchopmag.org, or superhealthykids.com for to get a young child, or even a teen to choose an goes for the not-so-healthy items, so be cognizant. some inspiration. There are even kids meal delivery apple over a candy bar, but the benefits of fresh Out of Sight, Out of Mind: That leads me to subscriptions, like kidstir or raddish, that make for a fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins my next point - When you don’t have the un- fun gift idea. will greatly impact their bodies, minds, behaviors, healthy snacks and desserts around, there will be Allow Treats: It’s important to not become too and life-long eating habits. Below are some easy, less temptation to consume them. Find ways to extreme (in either direction) when it comes to food. go-to tips, you can implement into your daily create healthier snack and treat options that are It’s okay to allow some of the unhealthier foods into routine to help your children develop healthier still enjoyable or special for everyone. You can your children’s diet every so often as “sometimes” eating habits that will leave them feeling happier, freeze grapes, chop up watermelon, or make your foods. If they want ice cream, a sugary cereal, or fast stronger, more clear-minded, and energized. own fruit popsicles without the added sugar to food, allow them to have it on vacation, or on their Be A Role Model: Children’s eating habits start cool off this summer. Larabars are an easy snack birthday, just not every day or even several times a with the adults in their life. For at least the first bar you can find at nearly every grocery store with week. We don’t want to forbid anything, but we also five-plus years, you choose what you feed your only a handful of real ingredients - my favorite is don’t want to create habits that it’s okay to have junk children for every meal, so it’s the perfect time the Peanut Butter Cookie. Or make your own trail food every day. #WATCO MOVES by Jay Benedict asked how he could pay his salary. Goss told him to Digital Communication & Social Media Specialist look for $100-$200 in light repairs each day. “Brian is very analytical and has a brilliant mind. Customer: Waste Management He’s also very meticulous,” Goss said. “We have Commodity: Waste to do inspections anyway, so he’d check brake Location: Arlington, Oregon – PCC-Condon shoes and hose hangers. He learned what the FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) looks for and The Condon Branch of the Palouse River & checked all that.” Coulee City Railroad (PCC) is in the midst of a lot Soon, the goal was $500 per day. Warren start- of change. They’re adding track, Team Members, ed asking about other expenses, and soon he was commodities, a new department, and traffic all covering fuel as well. He hit $40,000 in car repair while growing relationships, service, and revenue. this June doing part-time repairs. He started do- Not long ago, there were only three Team Mem- ing repairs full-time with at the beginning of July, bers at the location, based in Arlington, Oregon. It with a brand new, fully outfitted truck, capable of was just general manager Michael Goss, and two heavy repairs as well. others. Now, that Team is up to six and is expected Condon Team Members are (l-r): Jeremy Lemarr, “Brian asked questions and was driven. He to be seven by the end of the year. The additions Eric Powers, Ed Himmerich, Jason Seger, Brian created his own position and strengthened our re- include a trainmaster, a full-time mechanical Team Warren, and Michael Goss. lationship with Waste Management, because now Member, and additional conductor/engineers. That the bad cars don’t have to be taken out of service growth was possible through strengthening relation- above the landfill’s yard. Now, the Condon Team for extended periods of time. Our relationship ship with the location’s Customer, Waste Manage- can spot a whole train at once. This allows the Cus- with the FRA inspector is better too. They know ment (WM), its operating partner, Union Pacific tomer to continue working without having to wait we’re doing everything we can,” Goss said. (UP), and the local Gilliam County government. for other tracks to be spotted. The repair business is expected to generate PCC-Condon’s main Customer is WM’s Colum- Normally, they run six trains each week. A 10,000 more than $400,000 in revenue next year too. bia Ridge landfill. The UP drops off unit trains of foot siding is expected to be completed by Septem- These expansions have also created other op- garbage, which mainly comes from the Seattle, ber, and will allow for eight trains per week, with portunities. Gilliam County plans to build a rail Washington metro area, with a portion also arriving potential for 10 in the future. car repair facility just south of the depot, which from Portland, Ore., at the Columbia River, and the “Union Pacific was leery because they could Watco will have the first shot at. The improved Condon crew takes the trains on the 12-mile trek up only fit one train on their siding by the river. Now relationship with UP has created an opportunity the hill to the landfill. multiple trains can come in without fouling up their to start using the line as a staging area for wind “We’ve developed a much better relationship mainline,” Goss said. “Keeping them fluid, saving turbine components. The first 50-car train is with Waste Management and Union Pacific,” Goss them money, and benefitting Waste Management by expected to run soon. Perhaps most importantly, said. “They understand how we work a lot better allowing them to increase volume.” all the changes have had a positive effect on the than before. When they didn’t have that knowledge, WM also extended two track in the yard to full Team. there wasn’t a lot of confidence. By having those tracks, gaining 44 car spots, and added an extra “Brian’s positive attitude has really energized conversations, Union Pacific wants to run more track for hazardous materials, which they’ve been the Team. Everyone’s always contributed, but trains and Waste Management can go seek more expanding into. Those cars are billed by weight, he’s really helped solidify the morale,” Goss said. contracts.” so in-motion scales were added to help keep cars “They work hard, they work safe, they enjoy each Those conversations helped lead WM to invest moving. other’s company, and they enjoy coming to work heavily in rail. They extended the mainline by Another recent addition at Condon was railcar re- every day. The Customer has noticed, Union Pa- 2,500 feet, allowing for 40 more cars of head room pair. Conductor Brian Warren approached Goss and cific has noticed, and it’s benefitted all of us.”

6 • The Dispatch • August 2018 Births Allie Ray Pickell

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The Dispatch • August 2018 • 7 Lubbock & Western Railway Team Member Retires by Tracie VanBecelaere Jacky and his wife Paula own some land and cattle Managing Editor and they will be busy working on a list of tasks that have been put off due to his busy schedule. Paula is a retired After 21 years in the rail industry Lubbock & Western school teacher and, according to Jacky, she's the one who Railway (LBWR) engineer Jacky Miller is putting his has been working on creating the list. reverser on the shelf and will be picking up other tools Jacky and as he begins his retirement. The LBWR Team presented Paula have two Jacky with an engraved reverser with his name and years kids and four of service on it. grandchildren Jacky started working for the BNSF in 1997 and then who they will four years ago took a job with IPH and stayed with the get to spend railroad during the transition to Watco. more time with Jacky said, "The time spent as a Watco Team Member once they get a has been one of the best experiences of my career. The few of the items people I worked with were exceptional and they made it a on their list LBWR's Jacky Miller retired on July 31, 2018. really good experience." checked off.

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SKOL Team Members receive BNSF award Two South Kansas and Oklahoma Special Agent Tauai presented the Team Railroad (SKOL) Team Members were Members with BNSF's On Guard Award recently visited by BNSF Special Agent for exceptional vigilance and reporting. Terry Tauai and recognized for their focus They also received insulated cups as a on safety. Daniel Archer, engineer, and show of appreciation. Tung Nguyen, conductor, were delivering Travis Herod, senior vice president of a train from Winfield, Kansas, to the safety was proud of the Team Members BNSF in Wichita, Kansas. While they for stepping up and reporting the incident. were passing a BNSF train they noticed It's a good sign when safety is the focus that there were trespassers riding on the of the Team, regardless of whether its on BNSF train. a Watco railroad or any other railroad or The two notified the authorities and the property. trespassers were apprehended and charged Herod said, "This was outstanding work for their crime, resolving a dangerous and they may well have saved lives with situation. their actions, well done!"

Watco Team Members Daniel Archer (left) and Tung Nguyen (right) received certificates and cups from BNSF Special Agent Terry Tauai.