Contact Us
At BNSF, we are committed to providing you the information you need to make informed transportation decisions. If you would like more information on any of the subjects contained in this section, please feel free to contact us.
| Name | Contact | Location |
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Steve Forsberg steven.forsberg@bnsf.com General Director, External Relations |
Tel: 817-867-6418 Fax: 817-352-7925 |
Kentucky |
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Amy McBeth amy.mcbeth@bnsf.com Director, Public Affairs |
Tel: 763-782-3212 Fax: 763-782-3144 |
Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin |
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Andy Williams andy.williams@bnsf.com Director, Public Affairs |
Tel: 817-867-6369 Fax: 817-352-7925 |
Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska |
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Joe Faust joseph.faust@bnsf.com Director, Public Affairs |
Tel: 817-867-6427 Fax: 817-352-7925 |
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas |
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Lena Kent lena.kent@bnsf.com Director, Public Affairs |
Tel: 909-386-4140 Fax: 909-386-4170 |
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah |
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Gus Melonas gus.melonas@bnsf.com Director, Public Affairs |
Tel: 206-625-6220 Fax: 206-625-6115 |
Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Canada |
| Name | Contact |
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| Emergencies | 1-800-832-5452 option 1 |
| Report Trespassers or Criminal Activity | 1-800-832-5452 option 3 |
| Make an Anonymous Report | 1-800-832-5452 option 4 |
| Supply Chain Security | 1-800-507-9227 |
| Careers | resource.protection@bnsf.com |
BNSF Police Team
| Name | Title |
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| T. Woody McLain thomas.mcLain@bnsf.com |
Chief of Police |
| Monte Zillinger monte.zillinger@bnsf.com |
Director, Training and Development |
| Charles R. Mathews charles.matthews@bnsf.com |
Chief Special Agent, Southeast Corridor: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas |
| Jeff J. Savage jeffrey.savage@bnsf.com |
Chief Special Agent, Northeast Corridor: Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin |
| Greg J. Sandsness greg.sandsness@bnsf.com |
Chief Special Agent, Northwest Corridor: Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada |
| David R. Snell dave.snell@bnsf.com |
Chief Special Agent, Southwest Corridor: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada |
| John A. O'Day john.o'day@bnsf.com |
Chief Special Agent, Special Investigations Team |
| Name | Contact |
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| Chicago Suburban Service (Metra) | Tel: 312-322-6777 or use the online comment form Visit Metra website for schedules and other information |
| Metro Transit (Minneapolis) | Tel: 612-379-3333, option 3 Visit Metro Transit for more information |
| Sounder Transit (Seattle) | Tel: 206-398-5000 |
Headquarters
| Name | Contact | Location |
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Andrew K. Johnsen andrew.johnsen@bnsf.com AVP State Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 817-352-2325 Fax: 817-352-2392 |
2500 Lou Menk Dr. Ft. Worth, TX 76131-2828 P.O. Box 961039 Ft. Worth, TX 76161-0039 |
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Pamela S. White pamela.white@bnsf.com Manager, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 817-352-2326 Fax: 817-352-2392 |
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Michelle K. Johnson michelle.johnson@bnsf.com Legislative Analyst |
Tel: 817-352-2356 Fax: 817-352-2392 |
Texas, Kansas, Louisiana
| Name | Contact | Location |
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Dennis A. Kearns dennis.kearns@bnsf.com Legislative Counsel |
Tel: 512-473-2823 Fax: 512-473-8570 |
1001 Congress Ave., Ste. 101 Austin, TX 78701-2423 |
Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee
| Name | Contact | Location |
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Roger W. Howard roger.howard@bnsf.com Director, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 417-829-4902 Fax: 417-829-4903 |
3253 East Chestnut Expwy. Springfield, MO 75802-2540 |
Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Wisconsin
| Name | Contact | Location |
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Paul E. Nowicki paul.nowicki@bnsf.com AVP-Govt. & Public Policy |
Tel: 312-850-5678 Fax: 312-850-5677 |
547 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 1509 Chicago, IL 60661-5717 |
Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
| Name | Contact | Location |
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Brian J. Sweeney brian.sweeney@bnsf.com Legislative Counsel |
Tel: 651-298-2458 Fax: 651-298-7352 |
325 Cedar St., Ste. 620 St. Paul, MN 55101-1012 |
Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma
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Roberto F. Munguia roberto.munguia@bnsf.com Director, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 402-458-7738 Fax: 402-458-7739 |
201 North 7th St. Lincoln, NE 68508-1309 |
Oregon, Washington, BC
| Name | Contact | Location |
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Terry Finn terry.finn@bnsf.com Director, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 206-625-6135 Fax: 206-625-6125 |
2454 Occidental Ave. So., Bldg. 1A Seattle, WA 98134-1451 |
Idaho, Montana
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Barbara A. Ranf barbara.Ranf@bnsf.com Director, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 406-443-2102 Fax: 406-449-8610 |
825 Great Northern Blvd., Suite #105 Helena, MT 59601-3340 |
Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming
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Cathy J. Norris cathy.norris@bnsf.com Director, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 303-480-7406 Fax: 303-480-7407 |
P.O. Box 630317 Littleton, CO 80163-0317 |
California, Nevada
| Name | Contact | Location |
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Juan M. Acosta juan.acosta@bnsf.com Director, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 916-448-4086 Fax: 916-448-8937 |
1127 11th St., Ste. 242 Sacramento, CA 95814-3883 |
Community Issues for So. California
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LaDonna V. DiCamillo ladonna.dicamillo@bnsf.com Director, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 323-267-4041 Fax: 909-946-0490 |
One World Trade Center, Ste. 1680 Long Beach, CA 90831 |
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Trini M. Jimenez trini.jimenez@bnsf.com Director, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 323-267-4131 Fax: 909-901-9519 |
One World Trade Center, Ste. 1680 Long Beach, CA 90831 |
Washington, DC
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Amy C. Hawkins amy.hawkins@bnsf.com Vice President, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 202-347-8662 Fax: 202-347-8675 |
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Ste. 550 Washington, DC 20001 |
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Michael R. Smythers michael.smythers@bnsf.com AVP, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 202-347-8662 Fax: 202-347-8675 |
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Zak A. Andersen zak.andersen@bnsf.com AVP, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 202-347-8662 Fax: 202-347-8675 |
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Ashley B. Cavossa ashley.cavossa@bnsf.com Director Federal Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 202-347-8662 Fax: 202-347-8675 |
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Patricia A. Murphy patricia.murphy@bnsf.com Manager, Legislative Affairs Treasurer, BNSF RailPAC |
Tel: 202-347-8662 Fax: 202-347-8675 |
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Arleane Clark arleane.clark@bnsf.com Manager, Govt. Affairs |
Tel: 202-347-8662 Fax: 202-347-8675 |
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Rachel Bird rachel.bird@bnsf.com Budget and Legis Affairs Analyst |
Tel: 202-347-8662 Fax: 202-347-8675 |
Land Revenue Management
BNSF's Real Estate professionals are responsible for management of one of the company's largest assets, land. Assuring an appropriate return for the use or disposition of land, this group oversees land sales, leases, permits and other revenue generating land transactions. In addition they oversee a number of outsource providers, including Jones Lang LaSalle, to facilitate preparation and execution of agreements and negotiation of terms to a mutually acceptable resolution.
Need a Permit?
If you have questions about gaining access to BNSF property, visit our Property Permits & Licenses page.


