Brian Owens
Brian.Owens@dot.state.fl.us
Brian has worked in the transportation industry for over 20 years and has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. He started out in trucking with a moving company and worked as an over the road truck driver and eventually a dispatcher. During this time, Brian also ran a small business. After receiving his degree, Brian started working in the rail industry where he spent just under 15 years working in operations as a Yardmaster, Trainmaster, Track Inspector, Locomotive Engineer, Road Foreman of Engines, and Operation’s Manager. Brian has worked for large Class 1 railroads, smaller regional railroads, and shortline railroads. He has spent the past 2 years working at FDOT as a Rail Administration Specialist and he is the State Coordinator for Florida Operation Lifesaver. From his time with the railroads, Brian developed a passion for rail safety that he seeks to share wherever he can.