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Paul Hoben

Director Of Business Development at Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway

Paul Hoben is the Director of Business Development for the Aberdeen Carolina and Western Railway. Paul was asked to bring his relationship and team-building talent to the ACWR to expand their service offerings, increase their economic development impact, and help take the railroad to its next level as an organization.

Previously, Paul was an ACWR customer, having spent 27 years with Carolina Stalite Company as the Transportation Manager and Sales Manager. During this time, Paul developed close working relationships with ACWR, Norfolk Southern Corporation, and CSX Transportation. During Paul’s time at Stalite, he helped Stalite grow into a regional, National, and international construction materials player. His experience offers ACWR’s potential customers a unique consultative experience.

Paul is a past president of the Southeast Association of Rail Shippers and a SEARS representative on the National Association of Rail Shippers board. Paul also served as a Small Shipper representative on the Railroad Shipper Transportation Advisory Council (RSTAC) for the Surface Transportation Board (STB).

Paul earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Pfeiffer University and a BA from Catawba College.

Paul began his career as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army.

Paul is a devoted family man with his wife, Lauren, and four fantastic children. Paul loves fishing, playing rugby, snow skiing, fitness training, and hanging out with friends and family.

 

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