Drew Tessier

Senior Director of Public Affairs, Union Pacific Railroad

Drew Tessier is the Senior Director of Public Affairs for Union Pacific Railroad, with 19 years of experience. In this role Drew implements Union Pacific Railroad’s corporate strategy for public affairs, government relations, legislative advocacy, corporate philanthropy, and crisis and corporate reputation management in Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Memphis, Tennessee.

During Drew’s time at Union Pacific Railroad, he has been closely involved with significant public-private partnerships and industrial development in the states of Louisiana and Arkansas. From providing transportation solutions, playing a vital role in onshoring of industrial and manufacturing companies in what was call the “Chemical Renaissance,” to major rail and port expansion, Drew’s position has provided him experience in all areas that affect Louisiana transportation.

Drew graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Public Administration. He serves on several business and community boards including Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, New Orleans World Trade Center, Public Affairs Research Council, Louisiana Arts and Science Museum and Shreveport Regional Arts.

Drew is married to Sacha St. Amant Tessier who practices law at St. Amant and Tessier in Baton Rouge. Drew and his wife live in Baton Rouge and have two children: Thomas, 16 years old and Sofia,13 years old.