Director, risk management
Amtrak
Washington, DC
According to the National Transportation Safety Bureau, nearly 1,000 people are killed in train-related accidents each year. Since 2012, Phil Balderston has served as director of risk management for Amtrak, keeping his finger on the pulse of these everyday risks and exposures. Operating more than 300 trains daily, Amtrak serves more than 500 destinations, covering 21,000 miles across 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces. Prior to joining Amtrak, Balderston worked for major insurance brokerages Arthur J. Gallagher and Marsh, and served as director of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
