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Michelle Schultz Designated Vice Chairman of Surface Transportation Board

FOR RELEASE
01/22/2025 (Wednesday) [PDF Version]
No. 25-08

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The Surface Transportation Board announced today that Board Member Michelle Schultz has been designated as the agency’s vice chairman. Ms. Schultz was sworn in as a Board member on January 11, 2021. She succeeds Karen Hedlund, who continues to serve as a Board member.

The Board’s vice chairmanship rotates among the members on an annual basis.

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