Kansas City Southern (KCS) subsidiary, The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR), has appointed Janet Barr vice president human resources, reporting to Lora Cheatum, KCS senior vice president human resources.
Barr, who joined KCSR in 2015, has more than 20 years of human resources and labor relations experience in the railroad, healthcare and utility industries.
“Janet brings a diverse background of disciplines and industries to the human resources function,” said Cheatum. “She is a great complement to the leadership team as we invest in the people and infrastructure to prepare for the company’s many long-term growth opportunities.”
Prior to KCSR, she managed the human resources functions for HCA Physician Services Group and Truman Medical Centers.
Barr earned a master of business administration and a bachelor degree from the University of Kansas.