Tomeka Watson Bryant
General Manager
tomeka.bryant@railnola.com
Tomeka Watson Bryant serves as the General Manager of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, where she directs daily operations of the New Orleans Public Belt, including railroad strategy, safety strategy and process improvement initiatives. Watson Bryant, a second-generation railroader, brings both operations and commercial experience in the railroad industry to lead NOPB, a Class III railroad on the nation’s fourth largest rail gateway that connects with six Class I railroads and serves Port NOLA and local industry. Most recently, Watson Bryant served as Marketing and Sales Manager for the Public Belt and pioneered a successful safety program. Her professional background includes Class 1 railroad experience, launching her career as a Trainmaster for both CSX and NOPB. She holds a Master's in Business Administration from Pfieffer University, and a B.S. in Exercise Science from Elon University.