In a statement , Gardner said, I am stepping down as CEO to ensure that Amtrak continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this administration. Prior to taking the top role at the firm, he served as Amtraks chief operating and commercial officer starting in 2009 and as the organizations president starting in 2020. And while hes been hanging in the C suite for a while now, Gardner has some pretty solid credentials as a train lover. He previously served as a conductor and operations mana
