Jeff Thurman, a member of BLET Division 172 in Fort Worth, Texas), became the newest member of the BLET Advisory Board when he was sworn into office on January 1, 2026.
Thurman fills a vacancy on the Advisory Board created by the retirement of Vice President Pete Semenek. Immediately prior to his elevation to the Advisory Board, Thurman was serving as General Chairman of the BNSF (former STL-SF) General Committee of Adjustment, a position he has held since June of 2013. Per the GCA’s bylaws, Vice Chairman Kyle King will become the new General Chairman of the BNSF (STL-SF) GCA.
BLET National President Mark Wallace welcomed Thurman to the Advisory Board. “Jeff Thurman brings a wealth of knowledge to the Advisory Board with more than 12 years of experience as a General Chairman. He is well-respected by the members he represents and will be a strong addition to the BLET Advisory Board.”