John Walsh

Director Hazmat Programs

John Walsh brings a more than 35-year career to the Short Line Safety Institute, including experience in public safety, security, emergency management, homeland security and compliance, including 15 years in the freight rail industry. Walsh most recently served as Assistant Vice President Safety & Security with Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. where he was responsible for risk mitigation, various safety programs, regulatory compliance, and workplace violence prevention and training programs. Prior to that, Walsh spent 13 years with CSX Transportation in a variety of safety and police management roles, and began his public safety career in the NYPD, where he spent 20 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander Detective Squad overseeing a city-wide technical and investigative support unit.