Compass Rail Welcomes New CEO, Shane Keller

Exciting times are ahead for Compass Rail Services! We've achieved national recognition as a leading railcar inspection and repair service, acting as the RRA for Class II, III, and now Class I railroads. Our Mobile Repair (MRU) business is thriving, tackling ambitious projects, and successfully completing our C6r Certification in McAlester—with three more locations preparing for certification. Along the way, we've faced challenges, learned, adapted, and continued growing both as a company and as individuals. 

To sustain and accelerate this growth, Compass Rail’s ownership has determined that we must align our operations with the demands of a larger, more complex organization. A key part of this transformation is bringing in a leader with experience in scaling operations, managing substantial teams, and driving profitable growth.

With that in mind, we are thrilled to welcome Shane Keller as our new CEO. Shane recently retired from Union Pacific Railroad after more than 32 years of service. His expertise spans Mechanical, Engineering, Transportation, Dispatching, Crew Management, Intermodal, Automotive, Joint Facilities, and Service Design. He concluded his tenure as Senior Vice President of Operations, Northern Region at Union Pacific.

We are fortunate to have Shane join Compass Rail out of retirement, bringing his deep industry knowledge and leadership experience. Starting today, June 2, 2025, Shane will be visiting our locations, meeting the team, and gaining insight into our evolving needs. Expect additional organizational updates in the near future.

Please join us in welcoming Shane Keller to Compass Rail Services!