FOXY Team Hosts Special Guests

One of Watco’s newest teams is embracing our core value of supporting our communities. On March 22, the Fox Valley & Lake Superior Rail System (FOXY) team at Appleton, Wisconsin, hosted some special guests from Lakeside Packaging Plus.

Lakeside is a non-profit organization that provides projects, employment, and training to the area’s residents with diverse abilities. One of those services is assisting young people with career choices. Yesterday’s visitor was a high school senior who is very interested in working for the railroad.

Trainmaster Jessica Nielson led the visit. She and the team took time to discuss railroading with the visitor and also gave him a brief ride around the Appleton yard in a locomotive. He was accompanied by an employment specialist from Lakeside, who monitored the visit and provides follow-up afterward.

“All concerned greatly appreciated the time FOXY was able to devote to the visit,” said Sales Manager Brian Buchanan. “As a new team member, I am impressed with Watco’s willingness to accommodate such requests.”