Brandon Smith
About Brandon Smith
Brandon Smith is a Locomotive Engineer and Conductor at The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, where he has worked since 2015. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business Management from The University of Southern Mississippi and possesses expertise in AAR GCOR standards.
Work at Kansas City Southern
Brandon Smith has been employed at The Kansas City Southern Railway Company since 2015, serving as a Locomotive Engineer/Conductor in Gulfport, Mississippi. His tenure at the company spans nine years. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Conductor from 2013 to 2014, gaining experience in the Jackson, Mississippi area. Additionally, he held the position of Trainmaster - Operations Manager for six months in Monroe, Louisiana, from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Smith holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business/Management from The University of Southern Mississippi, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. He also earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from Hinds Community College, completing his studies from 2006 to 2008. Smith possesses expertise in AAR GCOR standards and holds FRA Class 1 certification as both a Conductor and Locomotive Engineer.
Background
Before joining The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, Brandon Smith worked at BancorpSouth in Municipal Sales and Finance for six years, from 2006 to 2012. He also served on the Convention and Tourism Commission for the City of Hattiesburg for 11 months, from 2012 to 2013. His diverse background includes experience in finance and municipal operations.
Professional Experience
Brandon Smith's professional experience includes various roles at The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, where he has developed a comprehensive understanding of railway operations. His positions have included Conductor, Trainmaster - Operations Manager, and currently, Locomotive Engineer/Conductor. His previous roles in finance and municipal services provide a well-rounded perspective in his current position.