December 15, 2025 —The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) announced the election of Chris Hand as the labor organization’s Vice President Headquarters.
Brother Hand was appointed Grand Lodge Representative on April 1, 2019. In that role, he served in the Arbitration Department handling disputes and grievances. In 2022, Chris was appointed Director of Research, a position he held until his election as Vice President.
A lifelong resident of Littleton, Colorado, Brother Hand began his railroad career with Union Pacific Railroad in 2008 as an Assistant Signalman in the Denver, Colorado, area. Over the years, Hand advanced through the ranks, holding the positions of Signal Maintainer, Signal Maintenance Foreman, and Electronic Technician Inspector.
An active member of Local 24, Brother Hand served the membership in several capacities —First Vice President in 2012, Local President in 2014, and as Financial Secretary in 2017, a position he held until his appointment to Grand Lodge.
Raised in a union household, Brother Hand developed the values of solidarity and trade unionism early in life. A graduate of Littleton High School and Union Pacific’s Signal Training Program, he continues to exemplify a strong commitment to the Brotherhood and its members.
