Meet the People
Behind the Progress.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Gerry Weber, Chief Operating Officer, has more than 35 years of experience in the rail industry, beginning his career with Canadian National Railway (CN) as a design engineer before advancing through leadership roles in mechanical, marketing, supply management, and transportation. He went on to lead Transdev’s rail division in Chicago, supporting commuter lines in Florida and California, before serving as vice president of mechanical at Union Pacific Railroad and later overseeing railyard service businesses at Marmon Holdings. His leadership and cross-functional expertise bring a unique perspective that supports Compass Rail’s continued growth and operational success.

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

Jay Medlin, Chief Commercial Officer, has 18 years of experience in the rail industry, including 16 years at Norfolk Southern across mechanical, sourcing, and marketing. That background gives Jay an extensive understanding of railroad operations and the challenges customers face. After moving into senior sales and marketing roles with suppliers, he now uses his insight from both sides of the industry to build strong relationships with railroads and shippers. Jay focuses on delivering practical, win-win solutions that drive growth and customer success.

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CHIEF SAFETY OFFICER

Cliff Bowman, Chief Safety Officer at Compass Rail, started as a track laborer and worked his way up over a 30-year career to lead high-performing teams across mechanical, track and transportation. Known as “Coach” for his team-first leadership style, Cliff has built some of the safest and most productive operations in the industry. At Compass Rail, he drives a boots-on-the-ground safety culture rooted in authenticity, accountability, and respect for the frontline.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Joshua Shenk, Chief Financial Officer, brings nearly 30 years of accounting and finance experience, including executive leadership roles across a variety of industries. His expertise spans budgeting, treasury management, audit, IT, payroll, inventory control, and compliance. At Compass Rail, Joshua is focused on building a strong financial infrastructure that supports growth, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and equips teams to operate efficiently and effectively.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Shane Keller, CEO of Compass Rail, brings more than 32 years of railroad leadership experience from Union Pacific. Throughout his career, he served as Senior Vice President over multiple departments, including Mechanical, Engineering, and Transportation. With broad expertise spanning operations, locomotive and car management, engineering, transportation, dispatching, and service design, Shane combines deep industry knowledge with proven leadership to drive Compass Rail’s growth and operational excellence.

DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER SERVICE

Megan McDaniel, Director of Customer Service, brings nearly 20 years of experience in railcar repair and management. She has advanced through a variety of roles, including railcar controller, customer service manager, and plant manager at repair facilities. She now manages the entire customer fleet maintenance process, from cost estimates and repair scheduling to compliance and invoicing through Rail IQ or directly for mobile repair clients. Megan’s focus is on safe, reliable, and cost-effective service that keeps customer fleets moving.