New Executive Team to Expand Leadership and Drive Growth
Flowery Branch, GA, March 12, 2025 - After decades of determination, Trainz.com has become the leading online model train retailer. Decidedly, to strengthen its management structure to support their ongoing growth, Scott Griggs, Founder and CEO, stated, “With the advent of moving into our new, expanded facility in Flowery Branch, now is the time to focus more on strategic growth and acquisitions to take Trainz.com to the next level”. Ken Cummings, CTO, also added, “Now that we have finished significant technical projects by replacing our legacy ERP and WMS systems, our IT team will have significant resources to innovate new service offerings for our customers.”
Ken Cummings, CTO – Ken has been an integral part of Trainz since 2004, initially serving as a programmer, database administrator and technical architect. Today, he leads onshore and offshore teams, executing the vision for Trainz’s technology roadmap, marketing strategies, and marketplace initiatives. Ken’s expertise has been instrumental in shaping the company’s evolution, developing the specialized software solutions necessary to scale the business. As Trainz continues to advance, Ken and his team play a pivotal role in positioning the company at the forefront of technological innovation.
Cindy Horn, COO – Cindy has been a valuable asset to Trainz since joining our team in 2006. From the beginning, she brought exceptional leadership and organizational skills to the company. Through her determination and loyalty, Cindy became one of the key figures who helped build and shape Trainz. She continues to contribute to the company's success with her strong business acumen and extensive knowledge of the model train industry. As Trainz continues to grow, Cindy's leadership will be essential in bringing on new team members and scaling the company efficiently in the coming years.
Monica Montgomery, Finance and HR Executive - Monica has been with Trainz since 2009. With a strong accounting background and attention to detail, Monica saw Trainz through its formative years. Developing policies and procedures to ensure not only financial solvency but also that Trainz is a great place to work. Through concerted resiliency, she will continue to ensure strong financial oversight and build on a solid foundation of HR polices.
Carlie Maddox, Procurement and Customer Service Executive - Carlie has been with Trainz since 2011. As an expert negotiator, Carlie uses her southern charm and gentle persuasion to close deals. Never one to be afraid to get her hands dirty, she has dug into the why behind the customer when it comes to buying and selling a wide variety of new and collectible vintage model trains. Moving forward, she will continue to supply Trainz with collections and provide outstanding customer service we have come to be renowned for.
Trainz.com is the nation’s leading retailer of vintage collectible and new model trains in all scales. Trainz has been a Great Place to Work certified company since 2021 and in 2024 was recognized as #17 on Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ 2024 (Small And Medium). To learn more about us, visit Trainz.com.