Kathryn M. Farmer
Independent Director Since: 2026
Committees: Compensation, CGPR
Ms. Farmer is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of railroading and transportation experience. She serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of BNSF Railway, responsible for overseeing the entire company and its operations. Over her career she has held a variety of positions, including in sales and marketing, finance, and network operations. Ms. Farmer has extensive leadership and operations experience, railway and transportation industry expertise, as well as capacity planning, products sales, and safety and governance experience.
Career highlights
BNSF Railway—the largest freight railroad in the United States
▪ President and Chief Executive Officer (2021-Present)
▪ Chief Operations Officer (2018-2021)
Board committees
▪ Finance, Safety
Education
▪ BBA, Texas Christian University
▪ MBA, Texas Christian University
Notable affiliations
▪ Board Member, Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership
▪ Board of Trustees, Texas Christian University
▪ Board Member, American Heart Association SouthWest Region
▪ Board Member, Association of American Railroads