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Kansas City Southern Railway Co. (KCSR) recently reorganized its human resources (HR) and labor relations departments and combined the units into one department.

The combined department will be headed by Senior Vice President of Human Resources John Derry. Former VP of Labor Relations Emerson Bouchard has retired, KCSR officials said in an item posted on the “KCS News” Web site.

The railroad promoted Jim Albano from general director to assistant VP of labor relations. He will serve as the senior labor officer and report to Derry. KCSR also promoted Janet Robinson from HR manager to labor director and Jeanie Uhlrich, from HR staffing manager to labor manager. Kathy Alexander will continue to serve as a labor director.

Joining the HR team are Tammy Hardge, field HR manager, and Stacy Beecher, HR representative, who will report to Director of Employee Relations Matt Brazeal, KCSR said. The railroad also named Michelle Kelly manager of compensation and benefits. She will report to General Director of Compensation and Benefits Bridget Compton.

The medical management team comprising Tim Carter, Diane Murdock and Linda Harrington has moved from the safety to HR department and will be managed by Compton.