Israel Soto 

Israel Soto was promoted to car foreman April 5. He has 20-plus years of combined railroading experience earned at the BRC and Iowa Interstate Railroad as a switchman and a carman. Soto is respected by his colleagues and is known for both his enthusiasm and work ethic.

Jim Kruse

Jim Kruse was promoted to Association of American Railroads/procurement car foreman on Jan. 1. He has 16-plus years at the BRC and has been described as “a leader since his first day” and “the backbone of the RIP.” Colleagues credit the well-respected employee with keeping everyone in line.

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