Hess Branch

Hess Branch currently serves as Chief Signals and Communications for the East Link Rail Division at King County, WA, overseeing the planning, operation, and maintenance of Signals operations while supervising Rail Signal and Communications personnel. Prior to this role, Hess held various positions at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, including Superintendent of Maintenance Operation Center and Track Access, as well as Superintendent of Automatic Train Control. Throughout a significant tenure at CSX, positions included Electronic Signal Specialist, PTC Signal Construction Foreman, and various management roles in training and electronic engineering. Earlier experience includes a role as Consultant/Partner at Commercial Business Services LLC, focusing on DOT regulatory compliance and driver training. Hess Branch holds multiple degrees in Business Administration and Management from Park University and DeVry University, along with study at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.