Joe Parsons

Joe Parsons has held various leadership roles in the railroad industry since 2003, currently serving as President and CEO of Iowa Interstate Railroad since September 2013. Prior positions include Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Operating Officer at the same company. Joe previously worked as General Manager for Genesee & Wyoming Inc., managing safety and operations for the Chicago, Fort Wayne & Eastern Railroad, and as Assistant General Manager at RailAmerica. Joe’s earlier experience includes significant operational management roles at Norfolk Southern, including Terminal Superintendent, where oversight involved approximately 150 employees. Joe holds an MBA from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business and a Bachelor of Science from West Virginia Wesleyan College.