James Schafer

James Schafer currently serves as Vice President of Field Services and Maintenance Management at Wabtec Corporation, a position held since September 2019, and also acts as Parts Sales Leader for the NS account. Prior experience includes roles at GE Transportation, such as Senior Account Operations Leader for Canadian Pacific and Senior Site Manager, from March 2014 to September 2019. Earlier positions at GE involved various leadership and technical roles from March 2007 to March 2014, including Lead Service Project Manager and Technical Director. James began career experience at USPS as a Delivery Person/Supervisor and as a Professional Golfer with Hooters Tour. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management and Operations from American InterContinental University, and studies in Operations Management at California State University-Stanislaus.