Cando Appoints First Chief Legal Officer

Cando Rail & Terminals Appoints Eric Buettner as First Chief Legal Officer

Adding to C-suite in anticipation of further growth.

WINNIPEG, MB – October 7, 2024 – Cando Rail & Terminals, one of North America’s largest owners and operators of first and last mile rail infrastructure, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Buettner as the company’s first Chief Legal Officer.

Buettner has more than 10 years’ experience practising in the areas of corporate and commercial law with a focus on mergers and acquisitions at MLT Aikins. He is experienced in providing advice to private corporations and shareholders in the negotiation and completion of purchases and sales of businesses, commercial transaction structuring, mergers, corporate finance, corporate planning, organization and governance, and shareholder and partnership agreements. Buettner has acted as external counsel for Cando since 2018, primarily on transactional, commercial, and real estate matters.

Brian Cornick, President & CEO of Cando Rail & Terminals, highlights the strategic importance of the company’s second executive hire in six months as Cando remains focused on investing in rail infrastructure to support shipper-customers and Class I partners.

“Eric has built an exceptional track record, overseeing robust merger and acquisition transactions, implementing structures for new investments, and helping to shape important commercial agreements,” says Cornick. “Cando has quickly become one of North America’s largest owners and operators of first and last mile rail infrastructure. Bringing in a CLO of Eric’s caliber will be invaluable to Cando as we enter our most ambitious chapter yet.”

Buettner was born and raised in Winnipeg and is working out of Cando’s Winnipeg corporate office. He holds a BA and JD from the University of Manitoba and is a member of the Manitoba Bar.

About Cando Rail & Terminals
Cando Rail & Terminals is Canada’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services and terminal infrastructure that allow industrial shippers to optimize their supply chains and connect to Class 1 railways by leveraging Cando’s operating capabilities and network of owned multi-purpose rail terminals. The company provides a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, railcar staging, train assembly, and related services.