Taking the Fast Train to Automation: A Leadership Q&A with Amber Spencer

When you work for a company like Metra Commuter Rail System, a major rail agency serving six counties in the Chicago area, you are likely to hear a lot of train-related references. AP Director Amber Spencer embraces the train industry and culture, and in many ways her job at the Chicago, IL based headquarters is like being like an “engineer” of sorts, driving automation initiatives and determining the best plan and timetable for implementation. Q: Tell us something about your career journey.…