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BNSF Railway Co. has promoted Tom Albanese to general manager of the Powder River Division to succeed Sam Sexhus, who was promoted to regional vice president-North in December.

Most recently general director of transportation in San Bernardino, Calif., Albanese will report to Regional VP-Central Jeff Wright. Albanese began his BNSF career as a management trainee in 1994, and later served in various positions in Schaumburg, Ill.; Lafayette, La.; Barstow, Calif.; and Fort Worth, Texas.

Two weeks ago, BNSF also promoted Daryl Ness to GM of the Southwest Division to succeed Nate Murray, who assumed a different position in Fort Worth.

Most recently general director of transportation in Seattle, Ness will report to Regional VP-South Bob Lease. Ness began his career in 1978 as a switchman/brakeman, and later served as trainmaster and terminal superintendent.