August 6, 2022
North Carolina Railroad Company Announces New Director of Economic Development

The North Carolina Railroad Company welcomed Joe Stallings as its new Director of Economic Development effective July 11, 2022.  Stallings previously served as the Economic Development Director for the Town of Garner and offers more than 11 years of experience in Economic Development.

“We are excited that Joe is joining the NCRR team”, says NCRR President & CEO, Carl Warren. “He brings a lot of great experience and a practical, proactive focus to the leadership of the NCRR economic development programs – NCRR Invests, and Build Ready Sites. He is a thoughtful team player, and he will help us win in North Carolina”

Prior to working in Garner, Stallings worked in rural North Carolina in economic development for the Town of Benson. He is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a B.S. in political science with a concentration in town, city and county management and a minor in regional planning.

“It is an honor to be a part of an organization that has such a long history in helping position the State of North Carolina for continued economic prosperity.  I look forward to building on NCRR’s successes and assisting our economic development partners around the state in keeping North Carolina one of the greatest places to do business in the world”.

About the North Carolina Railroad Company

The North Carolina Railroad Company is a private corporation whose stock is owned by the State of North Carolina.  The Company manages the use of 317 miles of track stretching from Charlotte to the Port of Morehead City.  The Company’s mission is to put the North Carolina Railroad Company to work for the good of the people of North Carolina and improve our state by expanding freight rail opportunities to grow business, enabling rail to move people and investing in North Carolina.

 

 

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