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5/31/2023
Amtrak has promoted Robert Grasty to executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective June 26.
Previously senior VP of human resources, Grasty will succeed Qiana Spain, who will remain with the railroad until June 30, Amtrak officials said in a press release.
Grasty has more than 25 years of experience in designing and executing human resources strategies in domestic and international organizations in the transportation, health care, energy and financial services sectors. Prior to joining Amtrak, he spent several years serving in chief HR officer, operations and executive leadership roles for Fortune 100 and 500 companies.
Meanwhile, Amtrak announced yesterday that CEO Stephen Gardner has been awarded the Hon. Ray LaHood Award by WTS International.
The award is named after former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who supported WTS International's mission to advance transportation and the professional women who lead it. A former congressman, LaHood served as President Barack Obama's transportation secretary from 2009 to 2013.
WTS International presents the LaHood award annually to recognize a "man of the year" who was instrumental in attracting, retaining and advancing women in transportation.
"We are proud to recognize, celebrate and continue to support organizations and leaders who prioritize not only advancing women and minorities into decision-making roles in our industry, but also are committed to developing the next generation of a diverse workforce," said WTS International President and CEO Sara Stickler.
Under Gardner’s leadership, Amtrak has worked to cultivate an inclusive culture that reflects the customers and communities it serves, Amtrak officials said.
"This recognition serves as a testament to our collective efforts at Amtrak to put diversity, inclusion and belonging at the forefront," said Gardner. "I am honored to work with all the amazing women at Amtrak who are leading a new era of rail."