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Chief Information Officer

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, designs and manufactures EMD rolling stock products and services for global railroad customers. Our products include new, used and remanufactured locomotives, transit units and freight cars, with parts, component reconditioning, repair and leasing services.\r\n\r\nWe are a premier employer within the rail industry, with products and services represented in over 100 countries around the world. With operations in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa and the United Kingdom, we are continually expanding our footprint. Becoming a part of the team means becoming a part of a rich heritage and a bright future in our global marketplace.\r\n\r\nOur goal is to recruit, hire and develop a skilled workforce to meet the challenges of the future. Within Progress Rail, there exists a wide range of rewarding assignments and career paths. Our greatest strength and advantage in the marketplace is our commitment to our customers and our people.

Jim Lawley is Vice President of Information Technology for Progress Rail Services Corporation and Electro Motive Diesel (EMD). A 28-year veteran of the information technology industry, Jim was introduced to the company in 1992 as a consultant while implementing an Accounting and Warehouse Distribution System for Steel Processing Services. He accepted full time employment as Manager, Information Systems after the merger with Electric Fuels Corporation in 1993 and Progress Rail Services was formed. He was promoted to Vice President in 2002 after successfully implementing the company’s first Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and serving as lead IT resource on numerous merger and acquisitions projects.Jim has a Computer Technology degree and is a Certified Information Systems Professional. He lives in Rainbow City, Alabama, with his wife and two daughters.