RailWorks Corporation
Kevin Riddett
President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Kevin Riddett joined RailWorks Corporation in 2016 with more than 30 years of industry experience developing and leading transportation-related enterprises across North America and in Europe. He previously served as President of the Siemens Mobility Division, where he was responsible for Siemen’s North American transportation portfolio of companies, including rolling stock, rail automation, rail electrification, intelligent traffic management systems and rail service businesses. Prior to this position, Kevin served as CEO of Invensys Rail, which was acquired by Siemens. He also served as president and CEO of the North American tire and global fiber optic businesses of Pirelli & Co. He has held executive positions with Ansaldo STS USA, Union Switch and Signal and Transcontrol Corp. Kevin graduated from State University of New York at Oswego with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Justice.
Veronica Lubatkin
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Veronica Lubatkin joined RailWorks in 2009 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer responsible for finance and accounting, risk management and information technology. During her tenure at RailWorks, she has championed significant change across the business, including the implementation of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that integrated more than a dozen previously independent systems. Prior to joining RailWorks, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. and held executive management positions with Schering-Plough Corporation. Veronica began her career at Arthur Andersen, LLP.
Matt Violin
Chief Commercial Officer
A seasoned leader with over two decades immersed in the rail industry, Matt Violin serves as Chief Commercial Officer at RailWorks Corporation. Building upon a strong family legacy in rail contracting, Matt brings deep-rooted industry knowledge and a demonstrated history of driving growth. At RailWorks, he spearheads initiatives to expand market presence and execute strategic growth. Matt holds a BS in Business Administration from Lake Superior State University, where he was also an NCAA Division 1 hockey player. Actively engaged in the rail community, he currently serves on the REMSA Board of Directors and serves as Vice Chair of the NRC's Education & Scholarship committee.
Gene Cellini
Executive Vice President, Tax
Gene Cellini has served the corporation and its subsidiaries for more than 30 years, providing leadership of the Tax department. In 1985 he joined Comstock Group, Inc, formerly the parent company of L.K. Comstock & Company, which is now a RailWorks subsidiary. He was named vice president of tax in 1998 and is responsible for managing the tax obligations of RailWorks and its subsidiaries, including tax transactions, federal, state and local tax filings, audits, hearings and litigation. In 2008 he was promoted to Senior Vice President of Tax, and in 2016, he was promoted to Executive Vice President, Tax. Prior to joining the company, he served as a manager for Big 8 accounting firm Deloitte Haskins and Sells.
Danielle Kandybowicz
Vice President, Human Resources
Danielle Kandybowicz is the Vice President of Human Resources at RailWorks and oversees all HR and HRIS activities across the United States and Canada. Danielle's expertise includes talent and workforce development, HR strategic planning, compliance, HR systems testing and implementation, compensation, employee engagement, and performance management. With over 10 years of industry experience, she joined RailWorks in 2013 and has held various roles in HR throughout her tenure with the company, most notably leading the recruiting department. Prior to RailWorks, Danielle began her career in HR as a recruiter for an IT service management company within the financial industry. Danielle holds a Master's Degree in School Counseling from Long Island University and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Sacred Heart University.
Glenn Hartrick
Vice President, Procurement and Strategic Planning
Glenn Hartrick joined RailWorks in 2010 and currently serves as the Vice President of Procurement and Strategic Planning. He has held various leadership positions across finance and accounting, including responsibilities for employee and risk management. Currently he is responsible for the procurement function, equipment and fleet, as well as employee benefits. He also held positions at AkzoNobel and Aon. Glenn holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration [MBA] from Seton Hall University and Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Houston.
Bruce Jones
General Manager, NARSTCO, INC.
Bruce Jones joined NARSTCO in 2019 as General Manager with 30+ years of accounting, finance and operations experience across North America. Prior to joining NARSTCO, he served as the Managing Director and VP of Operations for Weir Group PLC as well as VP of Operations for Dover Corporation. Bruce earned his Masters of Business Administration in Finance from Wilkes University and his Bachelors’ of Science in Accounting from Drexel University in Philadelphia.
Benjamin D. Levy
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Ben Levy joined RailWorks in 2011 with an accomplished record of legal and management experience in transportation, business and finance. As General Counsel, Ben is responsible for all legal matters for RailWorks Corporation and its subsidiaries. He has previously served as both outside and in-house counsel and held management positions in corporate and legal organizations. Before coming to RailWorks, he served as Deputy General Counsel for Maersk Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, a conglomerate whose activities include a variety of transportation-related businesses. Ben earned a BA from Haverford College and a JD degree from The George Washington University Law School.