Chief Safety and Regulatory Compliance Officer
Mr. Cork was named Chief Safety and Regulatory Compliance Officer in April 2025. He oversees the development and implementation of Metra’s safety policies as well as adherence to regulatory requirements. His goals are for Metra contract and non-contract employees to reduce human error, mitigate risks, and exceed industry standards through training and programs that drive performance improvements, foster cross-functional collaboration, minimize organizational barriers, and improve customer satisfaction.
He has an Associate’s Degree in Transportation and Logistics from Iowa Central Community College and more than two decades of experience in the railroad industry in a variety of railroad disciplines including rail network operations, transportation, mechanical, engineering and safety with Metra and freight carriers.
