Hanson Professional Services Inc. has hired Anthony Pontone as a civil/railway engineer in the firm’s Chicago office. He will assist in project design and analysis, creating plans and specifications and developing project estimates. He will also help with project proposals. Pontone previously was a project manager for Gilbane Building Co. in Chicago.

Railroad Software has appointed Rachel Stayton and Jeff Glatus as directors of sales. Slayton spent six years as president of Railroad Signaling Solutions Inc., and held rail operations and signaling solution roles at CDL Group of Cos. and Railroad Signal International. Glatus’ career spans over two decades in sales, marketing and business development, and includes roles at Enghouse Transportation and Clever Devices. Railroad Software also announced the promotions of Erin Cochran from manager of marketing and lead generation to senior manager of marketing and freight, and Tim Elsberry from vice president of business development to VP of customer success and asset management.