Meet with BNSF CEO Katie Farmer (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Meet with BNSF CEO Katie Farmer

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM (PDT)

In-Person | Hotel Maya

Member: $95 | Non-Member: $105

Katie Farmer was named President and Chief Executive Officer in 2021 and also leads BNSF’s Board of Directors. With more than 30 years of railroading experience, Katie most recently served as executive vice president and Chief Operations Officer, where she oversaw the entire BNSF Operations organization, including train operations; maintenance of track, structures, and rolling stock; as well as sourcing, safety and training.

Prior to serving as executive vice president and Chief Operations Officer, Katie served as vice president, Service Design and Transportation Support since July 2017. In this role, she was responsible for the scheduling of railroad operations to meet customer expectations and optimize use of the BNSF network as well as service design functions for the Agricultural, Industrial, Consumer Products, and Coal business units in addition to Capacity Planning, Joint Facilities, Shortline Development, and Passenger Operations.

Katie began her career in the railroad industry with Burlington Northern in 1992 as a management trainee in Fort Worth, Texas. Katie has held a variety of positions in sales and marketing in the Chemical, Plastic, and Minerals business units. She also held positions in finance, customer solutions, and network operations. In 1998, after a field sales position in Houston, Texas, she returned to Fort Worth as director of Plastics Marketing. In 2001, she was appointed to general director of Chemical Products Sales. In 2002, she was promoted to the position of assistant vice president of Carload Equipment, supporting the Carload, Agricultural Products, and Coal business units. In December 2005, she was named vice president, sales, Industrial Products, and in June 2010 was appointed vice president, Domestic Intermodal. Beginning in January 2013, she served as group vice president, Consumer Products.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Sponsor – $2,500.00

16 complimentary registrations
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Gold Sponsor – $1,250.00

8 complimentary registrations
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Mention at the beginning and end of the program

Silver Sponsor – $600.00

4 complimentary registrations
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Mention at the beginning of the program

Bronze Sponsor – $300.00

2 complimentary registrations
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Mention at the beginning of the program

Cancellations must be received in writing 7 days prior to the event to receive a refund or to avoid being billed. Your payment for this event is not deductible as a contribution or gift under Federal Income Tax Laws, but is most likely deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

Annual Holiday Lunch 2026 (Tuesday, December 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join the Propeller Club LA/LB for our Annual Holiday Lunch on December 15. Bring your colleagues and friends and enjoy the best industry lunch of the holiday season. We will celebrate with live music, raffle prizes, and more!

Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Executive Officer at the Port of Long Beach, will join us once again this year for his inspirational address.

Attendee meal options are chicken, beef short rib, or a vegetarian. Meal selections must be confirmed by December 7 to be guaranteed.

Join Us!

Hotel Maya Long Beach

700 Queensway Dr

Long Beach, CA 90802

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Don't forget to bring cash for the no-host bar and to purchase raffle tickets! Raffle prize donations are welcomed.

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Donate an unwrapped toy or any item from the list below for our Annual Holiday Toy Drive with Children Today!

Cancellations must be received in writing 7 days prior to the event to receive a refund or to avoid being billed.Your payment for this event is not deductible as a contribution or gift under Federal Income Tax Laws, but is most likely deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

Propeller Club LA/LB upcoming events

Meet with BNSF CEO Katie Farmer (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)

Meet with BNSF CEO Katie Farmer

Annual Holiday Lunch 2026 (Tuesday, December 15, 2026)