About Lory Whitley

Lory is the Director of Business Development at Rail Logix, where she oversees the growth and development of rail-related services across all Rail Logix sites along the Gulf Coast. Rail Logix, a privately held rail yard operator, specializes in rail storage, handling, transloading, and switching for the petrochemical, agriculture, energy, and logistics industries. Lory has been a part of the transportation industry since 1999 and spent much of her career at the Tauber Companies, working alongside her family. There, she gained extensive knowledge in all modes of transportation, product marketing, and business development.

Lory's passion for rail transportation is evident through her long-standing involvement with the SWARS organization since 2008. She holds a degree in Environmental Science and Economics from the University of Arizona. Lory has previously served on the boards of the Houston Transportation Professionals Association (HTPA), His Grace Foundation, and Businesswomen in Petroleum (BIP).

Currently, Lory volunteers with the Snowdrop Foundation and Bling for Bravery, two Houston-based charities dedicated to supporting children battling cancer. She enjoys traveling, cooking, exercising, and hunting in her free time. Lory resides in Columbus, Texas, with her husband, Clark, and their two dogs, a cat, and a crazy coop full of chickens.