Virginia Railway Express CEO and leadership

Dale Zehner is a Chief Executive Officer at Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and is based in Virginia Railway Express.

Accomplished Senior Public Transportation Executive with experience overseeing complex rail and transit programs. Knowledgeable public transportation industry authority with two decades of success leading strategic planning and administration of high-profile public initiatives and advocacy efforts. Strong analytical, budgeting and financial skills. Expert relationship builder at ease interacting with senior public figures and stakeholders in private and public sectors. Particularly strong negotiation and cross-functional communication skills. Proactive problem-solver able to overcome challenges calmly and creatively. Adept at attracting, engaging, and retaining a dynamic and diverse workforce. Approachable manager and coach driving team development, results and satisfaction.

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

Public Finance Management • Budget Creation & Administration • Program & Project Management • Writing & Editing • Grant Management • Transportation Legislation • Legislative Advocacy Campaigns • Political Acumen • Policy Evaluation • Regulatory Compliance & Audits • Data Analysis • Media Relations • Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Cynthia Bullock SHRM SCP SPHR is a Chief Administrative Officer at Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and SHRM Learning System Instructor at Virginia Commonwealth University and is based in Richmond, Virginia. She has worked as Human Resources Director at Virginia Department of Transportation. Cynthia attended Wilmington University between 2016 and 2017 and University of Mary Washington between 2000 and 2002.

Dallas Richards are a Chief Engineer and Manager of Project Implementation at Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and are based in Alexandria, Virginia. They have worked as National Rail Principal at Arcadis, Project Engineer at HSMM, and Vice President at TranSystems Corp. Dallas attended Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business between 2005 and 2007 and Virginia Military Institute between 1992 and 1996.

Donna Boxer is a Chief Financial Officer at Virginia Railway Express (VRE).