NRC members take an active role on 12 committees to direct the association’s guidelines, policies and operations.
Want to get involved? Apply to join a NRC committee by completing this application.
The NRC’s Executive Committee directs the association staff and leads its Board of Directors.
Curtis
Bilow
,
Ames Construction
(
Chairman
)
Lisa
Roberts
,
Omaha Track
(
Vice Chairwoman
)
Chase
Armstrong
,
R.J. Corman
(
Secretary-Treasurer
)
Joe
Daloisio
,
Railroad Construction Co., Inc.
(
Past Chairman
)
The Auction Committee organizes, promotes and executes the NRC’s annual construction and maintenance equipment auction. The auction provides an opportunity for NRC members to buy and sell quality used rail construction equipment. A portion of the proceeds from the auction are used to fund the NRC’s Safety, Training and Education Programs, including the ongoing safety training DVD series.
Daniel
Daugherty
,
Maintenance of Way Equipment Solutions, Inc.
(
Chairman
)
Ryan
Kassen
,
Custom Truck Source
(
Vice Chairman
)
Danny
Brown
,
Eagle Railcar Services
(
)
George
Willams
,
Herzog
(
)
Thomas
Blackmon
,
Blackmon Auctions
(
)
Mike
Green
,
Stacy and Witbeck
(
)
Paul
Laurello
,
Delta Railroad Construction
(
)
Dale
Morgan
,
RailWorks Corp.
(
)
Greg
Spilker
,
MOW Equipment Solutions, LLC.
(
)
The NRC Scholarship Committee provides an annual benefit to all NRC member companies by encouraging and aiding those seeking tuition assistance for an undergraduate education. The program is designed to provide a predetermined financial amount to the children and grand-children of a full-time employee of a member company through an official application submission and a thorough review and grading conducted by a Committee chosen by the Committee Chair, NRC President, and NRC Chairman and Executive Committee. Winners are chosen, anonymously based on the highest point total achieved from grades,work/activities, essay, personal narrative. Awards are made directly to the winners.
Maggie
Vuono
,
TraConcepts, LLC
(
Co-Chairwoman
)
Matt
Violin
,
RailWorks Corp.
(
Co-Chairman
)
Joe
Daloisio
,
Railroad Construction Co., Inc.
(
)
Bret
Farmer
,
Granite Construction
(
)
Rhea
Franczyk
,
Loram Maintenance of Way
(
)
Jerry
Hegstrom
,
Ellis & Eastern Railroad
(
)
Linda
Laurello
,
Next Gen Rail Network
(
)
Colleen
McAndrew
,
RailPros
(
)
Daniel
Stout
,
STX Railroad Construction Services
(
)
The Education Committee recognizes that having a well-trained workforce is paramount for the success of our industry. Our mission is to support member companies by investing in railroad-related educational programs that will both attract the next generation and educate the current workforce to the high standards upheld by our association as well as prepare for future industry advancements.
The Finance Committee provides the oversight, guidance, analysis and direction of the financial well-being of the NRC, including both the NRC operating funds and all reserve and investment assets. The committee reviews NRC financials quarterly, making recommendations as needed, and decide on the overall strategy and direction of the NRC investment assets with close adherence to the NRC Invest Policy Statement.
Chase
Armstrong
,
R.J. Corman
(
Chairman
)
Curtis
Bilow
,
Ames Construction
(
)
Joe
Daloisio
,
Railroad Construction Co., Inc.
(
)
Lisa
Roberts
,
Omaha Track
(
)
The Golf Committee is focused on planning a positive outing in conjunction with the annual conference that is appealing to participants, makes efficient use of the funds, and does not waste money.
George
Caric
,
George W. Caric Consulting
(
Chairman
)
Chris
Caric
,
Plasser American
(
Vice Chairman
)
Dave
Bergstrom
,
Ragnar Benson
(
)
Michael
McGonagle
,
Danella Companies
(
)
The Marketing Committee refines and presents a concise message of the NRC’s value to our Member companies, to the railway community and to related policy and regulatory entities. This message promotes a clearer understanding of the NRC’s role and direction, drives membership and participation, and presents a call to action in support of our industry and its customers. The Committee utilizes a broad range of current media channels while maintaining inclusive and current content in our pursuit of impactful communications.
Russ
Gehl
,
Holland LP
(
Chairman
)
Kirk
Bastyr
,
Progressive Railroading Magazine
(
)
Amanda
Florante
,
RailWorks Corp.
(
)
The Membership Committee is responsible for supporting the mission, vision and purpose of the NRC. The Membership Committee collaborates with the NRC Board and staff liaisons on key strategies, challenges, and needs in order to provide insight on membership recruitment, engagement and retention. The NRC Membership committee is dedicated to achieving universal recognition for the heavy, commuter and transit rail contracting industry to improve the awareness, knowledge, and the many benefits the NRC has to offer its members.
David
Grun
,
Rocky Mountain Steel Mills
(
Chairman
)
Wayne
Wendel
,
GFT
(
Vice Chairman
)
Elizabeth
Gallo
,
American Track
(
)
Jake
Hansen
,
Holland L.P.
(
)
Don
Herbert
,
Tensar
(
)
Kevin
LaValley
,
RailTrucks
(
)
Tony
Swedin
,
SEMA Construction
(
)
Kristin
Ward
,
Narstco
(
)
The Policy & Legislative Committee provides direction and oversight over the association’s advocacy efforts. This includes supporting policies and legislative efforts that help to protect and enhance the goals and priorities of the rail contracting and supplier industry. The Committee oversees the NRC grassroots program, fundraising efforts, coalition activity, and other activities that help to implement the NRC’s legislative objectives. The Committee takes direction from and reports back to the NRC Board at regular intervals.
Doug
Combs
,
L.B. Foster
(
Chairman
)
Craig
Ebersold
,
Herzog
(
)
Bret
Farmer
,
Granite Construction
(
Vice Chairman
)
Kevin
Hicks
,
GFT
(
)
Brandon
Hinson
,
PCL Civil Constructors, Inc.
(
)
Bob
Hirte
,
Hamilton Construction
(
)
Gary
Kohnert
,
Loram Maintenance of Way
(
)
Mike
McGee
,
RailWorks Track Services
(
)
Craig
Morgan
,
Ames Construction
(
)
Scott
Norman
,
Herzog
(
)
Alanna
Strohecker
,
AECOM
(
)
The Labor Relations Committee is responsible for the administration of the Rail Transportation and Operation Agreement (RTOA). The RTOA has been negotiated by NRC members on behalf of those NRC contractor members who are signatory to the agreement with the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA Local #773) and the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE Local #150). The RTOA is a service available to NRC members who are looking for a high-quality labor agreement that will allow them to perform rail construction and maintenance-of-way work productively and efficiently.
Mark
Brown
,
RailWorks Corporation
(
Chairman
)
Gabriele
Castellucci
,
Delta Railroad Services
(
)
Jim
Daloisio
,
Railroad Construction Co., of South Jersey
(
)
Bill "W.C."
Morren
,
US Trackworks LLC
(
)
The Safety Committee promotes and communicates a positive safety culture and industry best practices with all member companies through group collaboration, safety material production and educational recommendations.
Erika
Bruhnke
,
RailPros
(
Chairwoman
)
Casey
Long
,
Ragnar Benson
(
Co-Vice Chairperson
)
Matthew
Rossing
,
RailWorks
(
Co Vice Chairperson
)
Jeff
Long
,
American Track Generations (ATG)
(
)
Dave
Bergstrom
,
Ragnar Benson
(
NRC Board Liaison
)
Brian
Lane
,
Railroad Construction Co.
(
)
Carmen
Garozzo
,
Bergmann Associates
(
)
Zach
Huhmann
,
Ames Construction
(
)
Justin
Longbotham
,
American Track
(
)
Josh
McComas
,
North American Rail Solutions
(
)
Gerry
Peppmuller
,
Herzog
(
)
Nick
Powell
,
Granite Construction
(
)
Ernesto
Scarpitti
,
Delta Railroad Co.
(
)
Jeff
Stone
,
Georgetown Rail Equipment Co.
(
)
Jeff
Tippetts
,
Balfour Beatty
(
)
Jeff
Yarbrough
,
Martinus Bottom Line
(
)
The Sustainability Committee serves to provide education and resources to address the ever changing sustainability/EGS landscape within the railway industry. Our mission is to provide all member companies with a resource to understand global requirements and trends and to ensure continuous improvement of our industry and the customers we serve.
Brett
Urquhart
,
Martinus North America
(
Chairman
)
Ben
Christian
,
Herzog
(
Vice-Chairman
)
Gary
Kohnert
,
Loram Maintenance of Way
(
)
Dave
Bergstrom
,
Ragnar Benson
(
)
Tiffany
Wenrich
,
Holland, L.P.
(
)
The Technology Committee promotes the use of technology to enhance safety and operations for our members and the railroad Industry.
Matthew
Bolte
,
Railway Equipment Co.
(
Chairman
)
Allen
Branham
,
B4 Solutions, LLC.
(
)
Cody
Clark
,
Faith Technologies, Inc.
(
)
Glen
Dargy
,
Herzog
(
)
John
Leonardo
,
REMCAN Projects
(
)
Garner
Regenovich
,
Nordco
(
)
Rob
Tuttle
,
Urban Engineers
(
)
Adam
Walkowiak
,
Micheal Baker International
(
)
Brian
Walsh
,
ICC Group, Inc.
(
)
The Transit Committee fosters conversations with key transit leaders to promote growth and opportunities for our member companies. The values and knowledge our members deliver on a daily basis serve to create a more efficient and safe operating environment for all transit agencies. Our message is straightforward; by utilizing competitive work methods and the latest technology we can deliver a better product.
Chris
Daloisio
,
Railroad Constructors
(
)
Joe
Daloisio
,
Railroad Construction Co., Inc.
(
)
Rick
Ebersold
,
Herzog
(
)
Jody
Sims
,
Stacy and Witbeck
(
)
The Veterans Committee will provide veterans with rail industry mentors with the opportunity to have a rewarding career in the rail industry post military service. Committee members will coach and mentor potential candidates according to their rail expertise and facilitate the hiring of United States Armed Service members for NRC member companies.
Bob
Hirte
,
Hamilton Construction
(
Chairman
)
Michele
Maliski
,
SPRING
(
Vice-Chairperson
)
Donald
Nelson
,
RailPros
(
Second Vice Chairman
)
Maribel
Loya
,
Emery Sapp & Sons
(
)
Don
Carlson
,
ModRail Systems
(
)
Shanda
Durbin
,
Herzog
(
)
Leo
Kreisel
,
RailPros
(
)
Kara
Liniger
,
Ames Construction
(
)
Lynda
Malmborg
,
A&K Railroad Materials, Inc.
(
)
Matt
Oaks
,
ModRail Systems
(
)
Travis
Park
,
Ragnar Benson
(
)
Ernesto
Scarpitti
,
Delta Railroad Co.
(
)
Glenn
Walsh
,
Traylor
(
)
I have appreciated the opportunity to give back to the industry by participating on an NRC committee. The opportunities are diverse – from membership resources, the various events, scholarships and awards – but each committee works closely with NRC leadership to help bring all of its membership services to life. Who better to serve the industry than the very people working in it!
Vice President, Training Services
RailPros
