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
Steve Forsberg
steven.forsberg@bnsf.com
General Director,
External Relations
Tel: 817-867-6418
Fax: 817-352-7925
Kentucky
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
Andy Williams
andy.williams@bnsf.com
Director, Public Affairs
Tel: 817-867-6369
Fax: 817-352-7925
Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska
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
Lena Kent
lena.kent@bnsf.com
Director, Public Affairs
Tel: 909-386-4140
Fax: 909-386-4170
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah
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
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
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
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
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
Pamela S. White
pamela.white@bnsf.com
Manager, Govt. Affairs
Tel: 817-352-2326
Fax: 817-352-2392
Michelle K. Johnson
michelle.johnson@bnsf.com
Legislative Analyst
Tel: 817-352-2356
Fax: 817-352-2392

Texas, Kansas, Louisiana

Name Contact Location
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
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
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
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

Name Contact Location
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
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

Name Contact Location
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

Name Contact Location
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
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

Name Contact Location
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
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

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
Michael R. Smythers
michael.smythers@bnsf.com
AVP, Govt. Affairs
Tel: 202-347-8662
Fax: 202-347-8675
Zak A. Andersen
zak.andersen@bnsf.com
AVP, Govt. Affairs
Tel: 202-347-8662
Fax: 202-347-8675
Ashley B. Cavossa
ashley.cavossa@bnsf.com
Director Federal Govt. Affairs
Tel: 202-347-8662
Fax: 202-347-8675
Patricia A. Murphy
patricia.murphy@bnsf.com
Manager, Legislative Affairs
Treasurer, BNSF RailPAC
Tel: 202-347-8662
Fax: 202-347-8675
Arleane Clark
arleane.clark@bnsf.com
Manager, Govt. Affairs
Tel: 202-347-8662
Fax: 202-347-8675
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.

REPORT EMERGENCIES


CALL 800-832-5452

To report a vehicle stalled on a crossing or to report false activation of crossing gates and lights, call 800-832-5452 immediately.Crossing signal