Watco Team Members Make a Difference

Join us in congratulating our newest Be the Difference award winners: Ali Denzel, Bruce Tackett, and Josh Humeston. Each quarter, this award program recognizes team members who represent Watco’s Foundation Principles with the One Watco, Extra Mile, and Safe Performance awards.

“Our team members are our biggest differentiator,” Watco Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer Rachael Peterson said. “This quarter’s Be the Difference award winners are a testament to that. Thank you for going above and beyond in everything you do.”

For their efforts, this quarter’s winners will receive a $250 gift card to the Watco Gear store and an exclusive hard hat sticker showcasing they’re an award winner.

Congratulations to the Q3 2022 Be the Difference Winners

One Watco Award - Given to an individual or group of team members whose teamwork generates an exceptional result for Watco or a customer.

Recipient: Ali Denzel Watco Accounting Overland Park (KS) One Watco Award - Given to an individual or group of team members whose teamwork generates an exceptional result for Watco or a customer.

What makes Accounting Manager Ali Denzel different? To her teammates, she’s a genuine go-getter who puts others first.

Her work ethic shines through whether she’s overseeing accounting for Watco’s entire rail segment, leading a team, or partnering with other teams on special projects.

Extra Mile Award - Given to an individual or a group of team members who go above and beyond the call of duty at work or in the community.

Recipient: Bruce Tackett Ghent Marine Terminal (KY) Extra Mile Award - Given to an individual or a group of team members who go above and beyond the call of duty at work or in the community.

When there’s a need, Operator Bruce Tackett steps up. That’s just what he did after flooding devastated parts of eastern Kentucky this summer.

Tackett raised money to purchase supplies and traveled more than 150 miles to drop off donations.

Safe Performance Award - Given to an individual or group of team members who take action to ensure safety for fellow team members, customers, suppliers, or property.

Recipient: Josh Humeston Blue Ridge Southern Railroad (NC) Safe Performance Award - Given to an individual or group of team members who take action to ensure safety for fellow team members, customers, suppliers, or property.

There’s a memory that Engineer Josh Humeston won’t soon forget: the September night when he suddenly found his train bearing down on a vehicle facing him on the tracks.

Luckily, what could have been the perfect storm was not. Josh saw the vehicle in time and was able to safely bring his train to a stop.

Read more about these exceptional team members as we share their full stories on social media this month.