Cliff Bowman Joins Compass Rail as Chief Safety Officer

Compass Rail is proud to welcome Cliff Bowman as our new Chief Safety Officer. Cliff brings more than 30 years of railroad experience, having begun his journey as a track laborer pounding spikes—earning his stripes the hard way and never losing touch with the frontline.

From his early field days to leading high-performing teams across mechanical, track, and transportation sectors, Cliff has earned a reputation as a respected, hands-on leader with an exceptional understanding of railroad operations. 

Known affectionately as “Coach,” a nod to his roots as the son of a Texas high school football coach, Cliff’s positive attitude, relentless drive, and team-building spirit have inspired excellence everywhere he’s led. His dynamic leadership style has guided teams across Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, St. Louis, Wichita, Portland, and Louisiana, many of which have ranked among the safest and most productive in the industry.

Cliff’s “boots-on-the-ground” approach and unwavering commitment to safety perfectly align with our values at Compass Rail. He’s energized to join our mission and is dedicated to advancing our safety culture with experience, enthusiasm, and authenticity.  Cliff and Scott will work together to ensure we stay on the path to world class safety.

Please join us in giving Cliff a warm Compass welcome as he steps into this pivotal role!