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Delta Railroad Services Announces ‘CEO FOR A DAY’ for Next Generation Leaders

  • Writer: Tamara Edwards
    Tamara Edwards
  • Apr 21
  • 2 min read


Linda Laurello, CEO of Delta Railroad Services launches community-centric program to ignite and inspire the careers of local next generation leaders


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 



ASHTABULA, OH — Today, Linda Laurello, CEO of Delta Railroad Services announced the CEO FOR A DAY initiative, an open invitation for next-generation high school, college, and early stage career professionals to gain exposure to Executive leadership in the C-Suite.  



Linda added “The importance of this initiative is not only to authenticate the CEO experience for next generation leaders, but to help teach an important lesson about leadership. As a CEO, it is especially important for me to remind young talent just how much they bring to the table in business and leadership in all industries. Applicants and nominees will gain valuable “behind the curtain” insights into executive level decision making skills and exposure to the breadth of important inner workings of successful business.”

 

Individuals who apply or are nominated by their peers will be considered to become the CEO FOR A DAY of Delta Railroad Services which includes: 

  • A full day onsite hosted by Linda Laurello, CEO of Delta Railroad Services 

  • A private tour of the headquarters and operational overview from members of #TeamDelta 

  • Briefings with various department heads

  • A lunch-and-learn on the inner workings of business, life, and leadership with Linda Laurello  

  • Sit in one of Delta Railroad Services newest Maintenance of Way (MoW) equipment (photo op)


Requirements and instructions are as follows:  

  • Individuals may apply or nominate their peers via THIS FORM

  • THE APPLICATIONS/ NOMINATIONS DEADLINE is June 1st, 2025

    • Candidates will be made aware week of June 2nd, 2025

  • The CEO Initiative for a day will take place from 9:00am-5:00pm Friday, June 20th, 2025

    • Location: 2950 Industrial Pk Dr, Austinburg, OH 44010

  • The SUBMISSION FORM will ask applicants and nominees for: 

    • (1) Current academic or employment status (student, school, employed, graduation year, etc.) 

    • (2) Your interest in Executive Level leadership, and 

    • (3) How you would define your leadership style. (appx 50-75 words)

  • Candidates must identify as a “next generation leader” - all ages are welcome 



OPEN TO PRESS

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Delta Railroad Services 

Part of the Salcef Group, Delta Railroad Services (DRS) was founded in 1957 by Cosmo Anthony Laurello (1908-1979). Delta Railroad Services is recognized as a premier railroad construction and equipment rental company serving the growing railroad infrastructure needs in the U.S. and throughout North America.


Today, as a multigenerational family-owned and operated business with over 150 employees, Delta Railroad Services is widely recognized as a premier railroad construction and equipment rental company serving the growing railroad infrastructure needs in the U.S. and throughout North America.   


From railroad construction expertise to top-of-the-line equipment rentals, Delta Railroad Services is dedicated to delivering a seamless end-to-end customer experience, unique to the needs of each project, person, and partnership in focus. 


Delta’s Core Services include: Railroad Construction, Flash-Butt Welding, Railway Machines, Quality Track Equipment, Equipment Rentals, Part Sales, Rail Grinding, and more. 


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