Don Richardson is an accomplished transportation and engineering professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles within the rail industry. Currently serving as Director of Fleet & Engineering at Quality Transportation Services, Inc., Don previously held positions including Senior Manager of Special Projects at Benesch, Chief Engineer and Assistant Chief Engineer at Buckingham Branch Railroad, and Senior Consultant at ABS Group. Notable achievements include implementing cost-effective maintenance procedures that significantly reduced expenditures at Buckingham Branch Railroad and leading innovative safety initiatives that resulted in a 50% reduction in derailments while serving as Rail Safety Manager at the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Don holds certifications from the Federal Railroad Administration and Johnson County Community College.