Jenni Benton, who joined Patriot Rail in 2017, currently holds the position of Senior Vice President Commercial within the organization. In her capacity, Ms. Benton oversees the intricate landscape of yield management, meticulously implementing pricing strategies across all business lines. Her responsibilities extend to the optimization of storage and various service offerings, orchestrating advertising initiatives, and conducting comprehensive commercial modeling and analysis for mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to her tenure at Patriot, Ms. Benton amassed a decade of experience at CSX. In the initial three years of her career, she showcased strong proficiency in the realm of finance, subsequently transitioning to a key role focusing on productivity enhancements. In the year 2000, Ms. Benton leveraged her analytical skills to become a market manager in the Agricultural business unit, marking a significant milestone in her professional journey. During her tenure at CSX, her final position entailed the adept management of a chemical portfolio with a revenue exceeding $200 million.
Ms. Benton is an alumna of the University of North Florida, having earned both her Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Sociology. Her notable contributions to Patriot Rail and the industry at large earned her recognition as one of the esteemed honorees of the 2023 Railway Age Women in Rail.