Robert Turnauckas is the President of Patriot Rail’s Scenic Rail Excursions. He joined Patriot Rail in January 2017 within the Business Development Department and previously served as Chief Commercial Officer. In his current excursion role, Turnauckas oversees all aspects of excursion customer experience, sales, marketing, enhanced offerings, and strategic initiatives, while leading a team of customer service, operations, and business development professionals across Patriot Rail’s excursion rail network.
Before joining Patriot Rail, Turnauckas was the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer for The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink), the nation’s third-largest commuter rail system with over 500 route miles serving six Southern California counties. Metrolink operated over 165 train starts in the high-density greater Los Angeles area, carrying over 40,000 passengers daily.
In addition to his railroad background, Turnauckas has had an extensive hospitality career involving group and individual travelers. With over 25 years of sales and marketing leadership experience, he has worked with prominent organizations such as Sea World, Ritz-Carlton Resorts, and Marriott Hotels.