Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation announced that Joseph Darby has assumed the role of president, succeeding founding president Chris Campbell.

Darby has previously served as Vice President of Operations for Kentucky Steam. He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and has worked as a mechanical project engineer for General Motors. In a press release, Darby thanked Campbell for his efforts to launch the ongoing restoration of Chesapeake & Ohio 2-8-4 2716 in Irvine, Kentucky. 

“We are grateful for Chris’s dedication and visionary leadership,” said Darby. “I am honored to continue building upon the strong foundation he has established and to lead KSHC into its next chapter.” —Justin Franz