Craig Richey

Craig Richey is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Watco, a role he has held since 2003. He leads Watco’s legal, insurance, and risk management teams. He also oversees the areas of ethics; environmental, social, and governance; business compliance; and other functions that uphold Watco’s reputation as a fair and trusted business partner. Prior to joining Watco, Craig was in private practice for 13 years during which he served as the Managing Partner for his firm the last seven years. His legal practice focused on mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, and litigation. He is part of the American Longshore Mutual Association, Ltd. (ALMA) Member Advisory Council. He also is a member of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel’s Short Line Advisory Council and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s General Counsel Committee. Craig earned a bachelor’s degree from MidAmerica Nazarene College with a double major in management and accounting. He received his juris doctor degree from the University of Kansas, where he was named to the Order of the Coif law honor society.