• Spearheaded fuel efficiency initiatives at BNSF Railway, resulting in significant cost reductions and improved compliance with initiatives.• Enhanced operational effectiveness through executive alignment, communication/training, and automated reporting.• Leveraged data analytics tools to drive strategic insights and program improvements (Excel, SQL, BI tools, Tableau, PowerBI)

• Led accounting team for fuel supply including budget, forecast/close, accounts payable, controls (including SOX key and non-key controls), and back-office systems.• Led design and implementation of SAP for fuel GL and inventory. • Engaged with IT teams regularly on current and developing technologies.• Conducted strategic sourcing and contracting for alternate locomotive fuel pilot program.

• Oversaw and coordinated strategic sourcing and supply chain management across a variety of commodities at the director level.• Steered strategic sourcing initiatives, from scoping to RFP/RFx development/evaluation, and negotiations.• Drove procurement process efficiencies for improved velocity, initiative results, and reduced risk.• Led Contract Governance team interfacing with law department, sourcing managers, and vendors to negotiate agreements and enforce controls. • Served as VP and core team leader of industry sourcing organization.• Originated and led department mentor programs for new employees annually. • Implemented communication strategy to increase company awareness of Sourcing department.• PTC, signal communication infrastructure, locomotive technology, locomotive fleet, rolling stock maintenance material, asset disposition, indirect MRO, corporate services, telecomm/IT.

• Served as VP and Core Team Leader of industry sourcing organization.