Pacific West Names Peter Touesnard CEO

Touesnard’s experience in construction and his extensive rail industry knowledge will drive Pacific West’s continued focus on expanding services and operations

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacific West, LLC (“Pacific West”), a leading niche rail and industrial services business serving the western United States, named Peter Touesnard CEO. Touesnard most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of Denver-based short line railroad holding company OmniTRAX. Prior to that, he served in top operating and sales roles at short line holding company RailAmerica.

“I am delighted to join the Pacific West team and lead a company with such a strong history of customers service, attention to detail and workmanship. I share the passion of the Pacific West employees for serving their customers, maintaining a strong safety culture and growing the business at a time when public and private enterprise is strongly focused on needed infrastructure improvements,” said Touesnard.

“Peter has an exceptional track record fostering business growth. His extensive career and success in the rail industry afforded him many meaningful relationships that will help drive the expansion of Pacific West’s service offerings. We are thrilled to work alongside Peter, pair him with Chief Operating Officer and co-owner Dustin Hall and collaborate to help Pacific West grow,” said Josh Putterman, founding partner of Bluejay Capital.

About Bluejay Capital Partners
Bluejay Capital is an operating partner actively investing in transportation and logistics businesses. The team is comprised of senior M&A professionals that specialize in improving financial and operational performance. They have more than 120 years of combined experience in transportation and logistics with a proven track record of value creation. www.bluejay-capital.com

About Pacific West
Pacific West is an industrial and mechanical contracting firm serving the western U.S. since 1988 and acquired by Bluejay Capital in December 2021. Based in Salt Lake City, the company provides a wide range of services to clients including construction of railroad locomotive fueling facilities, rail yard air brake networks, wastewater treatment facilities, above and below ground mechanical facilities and security fencing. Additional services include 24/7 emergency response assistance, environmental remediation work, trenchless pipe activity, vacuum truck resources and a variety of ongoing maintenance services. www.pacwestllc.com/why-us