The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) announced today two new appointments – Richard Carney with RailWorks Corporation and Bret Farmer, PE, with Granite Construction Inc. – to its Board of Directors. They join the 20-personBoard, which is comprised of a railroad and rail-transit industry leaders representing a broad range of contractors and suppliers.

Both appointments are the result of resignations by previous board members. Richard Carney, who serves as Executive Vice President of Track Construction Services with RailWorks Corporation, has worked in railway construction for 35 years. He responsible for RailWorks’ track construction businesses across the United States and Canada. Carney’s term extends through the end of 2025.

Bret Farmer, Group Business Development Manager at Granite Construction, is a licensed professional engineer who has worked in the railroad construction industry for more than 30 years. He supports Granite Construction’s national railroad business unit. Farmer’s term extends through the end of 2027.

“The NRC is delighted to welcome Richard Carney and Bret Farmer to our Board of Directors,” says NRC President Ashley Wieland. “These two professionals together bring unprecedented industry experience that spans railroad, rail-transit and industrial environments. Their industry leadership, expertise, and connections will be an asset to our diverse membership and a welcome addition to our capable board.”

About the NRC - The NRC is a U.S. trade association that advances the mutual interests of railway contractors and suppliers who construct, maintain and supply freight railroads and rail-transit and passenger lines. Founded in1978, the NRC connects members with other railway industry professionals and government officials and policy makers. The NRC collaborates with its members, government, and industry leaders to create a positive business climate and to make railway construction and maintenance safer and more efficient.