Reading & Northern Railroad announces the appointment of Matt Johnson to the new position of Vice President-Government Affairs.

Johnson will report directly to CEO/Owner Andy Muller Jr.

Johnson has been with the railroad in a variety of roles since 2005.

He has dealt with numerous property issues, and worked closely with many local communities. His performance as a police officer, as head of the R&N police force, managing real estate and personally handling R&N’s community affairs has made him the perfect choice to be R&N’s first Government Affairs official.

As R&N continues grow in both its freight and passenger excursion business the need for an experienced hand to oversee R&N’s interactions with government at every level, local, state and federal, has become apparent.

In his new position, Johnson will work closely with Muller and the rest of the R&N management team to ensure that R&N is meeting the needs of employees for a safe working environment, customers for superior freight and passenger service, and the local communities.

In addition to his 18 year career at R&N, Johnson was a deputy sheriff for five years, and was a police officer for a little more than a year before that.

Johnson grew up and lives in Kutztown. Outside of work, Johnson enjoys spending time with his two sons, Elliot and Adyson.