Kenny Krause

  • Kenny Krause

    General Chairman

  • General Chairman – District Lodge 19, IAMAW
    Book No: BY05519, LL 356


    Kenny Krause is a long-time resident of Kansas City, Missouri. He is a 23-year Railroader. BNSF Argentine is where he started his railroad career and found the passion for representing Union brothers and sisters.

    Kenny held several positions at his Local Lodge. He found his calling when he overwhelmingly defeated Mike Wright and became the Local Chairman in 2011, for two consecutive terms. From there he strived to be the best Union Rep he could be. He was on the District 19 Executive Board. He handled hundreds of investigations and helped countless members fight The Carrier.

    In 2019, he was appointed as General Chairman, where he continues to put members first and fight The Carrier at every turn. Kenny said his goal is, “To do all I can to improve Railroaders quality of life.” As General Chairman, he has proven to do just that! He has negotiated a number of 100% ratified agreements.  He has also gone on to win a number of claims, members jobs back and fights subcontracting issues with success. When asked, Kenny stated, “I have only just begun.”

    Kenny strives to be the best General Chairman he can be. He has attended all but one of the leaderships classes the union officers. He has attended the local chairman classes, the General Chairman Classes. Kenny has also looked outside the W3 for more education to help him represent the members better. He has taken Crucial Conversations training, along with Behavioral science training, all to better serve the membership.

    Kenny’s wife, family and friends are also Railroaders, thus making his work more than just a job, it’s a lifelong passion for success. This is truly his calling, and his work for the members is far from over. Please support Kenny Krause and the District 19 team.