Job description: Sarah has been with L.B. Foster for over 10 years. She is currently responsible for the company's direct fixation fastener, third rail and third-rail accessories, ballast mat and anti-trespass panel business. This includes the estimating, procurement and project management, laboratory and quality control testing, engineering and warehousing teams.

Why she's influential as a leader: Sarah consistently leads with vision and integrity. She has been pivotal in transforming her business unit and overcoming challenges. Her resilience and adaptability were especially evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to supply chain disruptions that impacted everything from raw materials to transportation logistics. When those disruptions became evident, Sarah quickly pivoted to alternative sourcing strategies and regularly communicated any delays with customers. She established relationships with new suppliers and explored other sourcing options to mitigate delays.

Sarah led her team through the unprecedented challenges with grace and determination, ensuring that operations were maintained safely. Moreover, she has fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders in the company's supply chain, customer base and the rail industry.