Kari Gonzales is President & CEO of MxV Rail, the world’s premier rail research advisory. Since taking the role in 2021, Kari has spearheaded the company’s transformation from TTCI to MxV Rail. Kari has been a part of MxV Rail, a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads since 2000, advancing from a student intern to a research engineer, and transitioning to Vice President and CFO before assuming the role of President & CEO. She leads the MxV Rail team with the advantage of 20 years’ service and experience in the rail industry. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines, holds an MBA from Regis University, Denver. During her time as an engineer, Kari was the inaugural candidate for the MxV Rail Railroad Exchange Program, spending a year at BNSF Railway’s Texas headquarters as a visiting professional . She was recognized by Progressive Railroading magazine as a 2014 “Rising Star.” In 2023, Kari was named the League of Railway Women’s Railway Woman of the Year. In addition, Kari serves on a number of community and industry boards