Contact Us
At BNSF, we are committed to providing you the information you need to make informed transportation decisions. If you would like more information on any of the subjects contained in this section, please feel free to contact us.
Careers
Call 817-352-3606
| Name | Contact | Location |
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Steve Forsberg General Director, External Relations |
Tel: 817-867-6418 Fax: 817-352-7925 |
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Amy McBeth Director, Public Affairs |
Tel: 763-782-3212 Fax: 763-782-3432 |
Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin |
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Andy Williams Director, Public Affairs |
Tel: 817-867-6369 Fax: 817-352-7925 |
Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska |
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Joe Faust Director, Public Affairs |
Tel: 817-867-6427 Fax: 817-352-7925 |
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas |
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Lena Kent Director, Public Affairs |
Tel: 909-386-4140 Fax: 909-386-4170 |
Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah |
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Gus Melonas Director, Public Affairs |
Tel: 206-625-6220 Fax: 206-625-6115 |
Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Canada |
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
| Emergencies | 1-800-832-5452 option 1 |
| Report Trespassers or Criminal Activity | 1-800-832-5452 option 3 |
| Make an Anonymous Report | 1-800-832-5452 option 4 |
| Supply Chain Security | 1-800-507-9227 |
| Careers | Resource Protection |
BNSF Police Team
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| T. Woody McLain | Chief of Police |
| Monte Zillinger | Director, Training and Development |
| Brian L. Williams | Chief Special Agent, Southeast Corridor: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas |
| Jeff J. Savage | Chief Special Agent, Northeast Corridor: Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin |
| Greg J. Sandsness | Chief Special Agent, Northwest Corridor: Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Nebraska, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada |
| David R. Snell | Chief Special Agent, Southwest Corridor: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada |
| Charles R. Matthews | Chief Special Agent, Special Investigations Team |
| Name | Contact |
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| Chicago Suburban Service (Metra) |
Tel: 312-322-6777 or use the online comment form Visit Metra website for schedules and other information |
| Metro Transit (Minneapolis) |
Tel: 612-373-3333, option 3 Visit Metro Transit for more information |
| Sounder Transit (Seattle) | Tel: 206-398-5000 |
BNSF state and federal government affairs teams work to educate and inform public policymakers at local, state, and federal levels. Our focus is primarily on legislative and regulatory matters, but we also work with communities to seek solutions of mutual interest.
Headquarters
| Name | Contact | Location |
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Andrew K. Johnsen AVP State Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 817-352-2325 Fax: 817-352-2392 |
2500 Lou Menk Dr. Ft. Worth, TX 76131 P.O. Box 961039 Ft. Worth, TX 76161-0039 |
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Pamela S. White Manager, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 817-352-2326 Fax: 817-352-2392 |
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Michelle K. Johnson Legislative Analyst |
Tel: 817-352-2356 Fax: 817-352-2392 |
Geographical Areas
| Area | Name | Contact | Location | |
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| 1 | Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico |
Dennis A. Kearns Legislative Counsel |
Tel: 512-473-2823 Fax: 512-473-8570 |
1001 Congress Ave., Ste. 450 Austin, TX 78701 |
| 2 | Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee | Michael D. Garriga Exec. Director, State Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 901-433-5040 Fax: 901-433-5168 |
5280 East Shelby Drive Memphis, TN 38118 |
| 3 | Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming |
Cathy J. Norris Exec. Director, State Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 303-480-7406 Fax: 303-480-7407 |
P.O. Box 630317 Littleton, CO 80163-0137 |
| 4 | California, Nevada |
Juan M. Acosta Regional AVP, State Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 916-448-4086 Fax: 916-448-8937 |
1127 11th St., Ste. 242 Sacramento, CA 95814 |
| 5 | Community Issues for So. California |
LaDonna V. DiCamillo Exec. Director, State Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 323-267-4041 Fax: 909-946-0490 |
One World Trade Center, Ste. 1680 Long Beach, CA 90831 |
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Trini M. Jimenez Director, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 323-267-4131 Fax: 909-901-9519 |
One World Trade Center, Ste. 1680 Long Beach, CA 90831 | ||
| 6 | Idaho, Montana |
Barbara A. Ranf Exec. Director, State Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 406-443-2102 Fax: 406-449-8610 |
800 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 101 Helena, MT 59601 |
| 7 | Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Wisconsin |
Paul E. Nowicki Regional AVP, State Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 312-850-5678 Fax: 312-850-5677 |
547 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 1509 Chicago, IL 60661 |
| 8 | Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska |
Jeffrey N. Davis Exec. Director, State Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 913-551-4202 Fax: 913-551-4988 |
4515 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106 |
| 9 | Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota |
Brian J. Sweeney Regional AVP, State Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 651-298-2458 Fax: 651-298-7352 |
325 Cedar St., Ste. 620 St. Paul, MN 55101 |
| 10 | Oregon, Washington, BC |
Terry Finn Exec. Director, State Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 206-625-6135 Fax: 206-625-6125 |
2454 Occidental Ave. So., Bldg. 1A Seattle, WA 98134 |
Washington, DC
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Amy C. Hawkins Vice President, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 202-347-8662 Fax: 202-347-8675 |
500 New Jersey Ave., NW, Ste. 550 Washington, DC 20001 |
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Michael R. Smythers Jr. AVP, Federal Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 202-347-8662 Fax: 202-347-8675 |
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Justin T. Wormmeester Director Federal Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 202-347-8704 Fax: 202-347-8675 |
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Patricia A. Murphy Manager, Legislative Affairs Treasurer, BNSF RailPAC |
Tel: 202-347-8662 Fax: 202-347-8675 |
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Rachel Bird-Brinson Budget and Legis Affairs Analyst |
Tel: 202-347-8703 Fax: 202-347-8675 |
Land Revenue Management
BNSF's Real Estate professionals are responsible for management of one of the company's largest assets, land. Assuring an appropriate return for the use or disposition of land, this group oversees land sales, leases, permits and other revenue generating land transactions. In addition they oversee a number of outsource providers, including Jones Lang LaSalle Brokerage, Inc., to facilitate preparation and execution of agreements and negotiation of terms to a mutually acceptable resolution.
Need a Permit?
If you have questions about gaining access to BNSF property, visit our Property Permits & Licenses page.

| Name | Contact | Location | |
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| 1 | Loren Matlick | Tel: 206-625-6081 | British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington |
| 2 | Alex Matheny | Tel: 909-386-4851 | California, Nevada, Utah |
| 3 | Konrad Marek | Tel: 602-382-5737 | Arizona, Colorado, El Paso TX, New Mexico, Wyoming |
| 4 |
Jason McCullars jason.mccullars@am.jll.com |
Tel: 817-230-2635 | Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas |
| 5 | Cary Hutchings | Tel: 913-551-4351 | Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota |
| 6 |
Ed McCarthy edward.mccarthy@am.jll.com |
Tel: 312-850-5672 | Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Wisconsin |
| Cory Lacy | Tel: 817-230-2690 | Vice President |
Fort Worth Economic Development Office
2650 Lou Menk Drive, MOB-2
Fort Worth, TX 76131-2830
Chicago Economic Development Office
547 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 1509
Chicago, IL 60661
Phoenix Economic Development Office
1616 N. Litchfield Rd., Suite 205
Goodyear, AZ 85338
San Bernardino Economic Development Office
740 E. Carnegie Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Seattle Economic Development Office
2454 Occidental Ave. South, Suite 1-A
Seattle, WA 98134





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