Barry Melnkovic, Amtrak Executive Vice President, Chief Human Capital Officer, was named the 2016 HR Executive of the Year by Human Resource Executive magazine. The award recognizes leaders who have made outstanding contributions to their organizations and who exemplify the increasingly strategic role in human resources in business today.
"Our transformation has been led by former President and CEO Joe Boardman and fully supported by our board of directors and executed by our leadership team. This teamwork allows us to fulfill our mission of moving America where it wants to go while ensuring our customers get a consistent, high-quality travel experience," said Melnkovic, who joined Amtrak in 2011. "At the heart of this mission are the more than 20,000 Amtrak employees who are committed to delivering intercity transportation with superior safety, customer service and financial excellence."
Boardman is now retired. Charles W. "Wick" Moorman succeeded Boardman as president and chief executive officer.
"It's no surprise of what Barry and his team have accomplished in such a short time," Boardman said. "This award is a testament to his track record of growing financial capital by investing in human capital, and the success we all have been able to achieve for Amtrak."