Amtrak names Merrill VP of policy and development

Amtrak has named Patrick Merrill assistant vice president, policy and development—west.

Merrill previously managed the California Department of Transportation’s intercity passenger rail program, including capital project development, program management, marketing, safety, contract negotiations and multi-agency coordination for strategic planning.

In his new post, Merrill will be responsible for overseeing all business development with Amtrak’s partners and stakeholders in California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and Colorado.