Gary V. Hunter –Chairman and CEO
Mr. Hunter has 34 years of experience in the railroad and transportation industry. After serving in top management positions in Class I and Short Line railroads for many years, Mr. Hunter founded Railroad Industries Incorporated in 1983. His vast expertise has included involvement in some of the most pivotal events in the industry from the mid 70’s through today. With RII, he continues to develop a reputation as one of the most experienced, innovative, and forward thinking leaders in the field.

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Marietta T. Hunter – President and Secretary
Ms. Hunter brings her 27 years of finance and business management experience to Railroad Industries Incorporated. After 10 years of banking experience and business education courses, she founded the company with Gary Hunter in 1983. Her subsequent business management experience has led her to be a key player in the growth of RII and its future.

Anastacia Sullivan – Director of Operations, Planning and Business Development
Ms. Sullivan brings with her 1
9 years of diverse management skills, 8 of those in commercial transportation and rail. For the last 6 years, she has developed the Project Management and Business Development programs at RII, increasing capacity and quality control. Earning accreditation in Economic Development and Project Management, Ms. Sullivan continues to develop a reputation in the industry for innovative ideas and for qualitative results.
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Lola J. Wei – Manager of Economics & Finance
Ms. Wei brings with her a diverse background in marketing, economics, financial planning and forecasting. She has unique analytical skills for identifying market indicators and quantifying their impact on sales,traffic levels, and growth. Her proven abilities at forecasting, developing economic and financial models, and detailed operational costing have already earned her a significant reputation in the transportation industry.

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Todd A. Howell – Manager of Marketing & Technology
Mr.Howell brings 24 years of team management and 14 years of IT and Graphic Design experience. This allows RII to provide a cutting edge level of communication and quality for its clients in all media. He enhances the professional and client-centered service for RII clients with an eye for detail that has become RII's standard. Mr. Howell has been instrumental in the branding program of RII, building a strong industry reputation and image, and has helped build capacity by increasing RII's capabilities in database management, software models and networking technology.

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Craig W. Hunter – Associate
Mr. Hunter has over 30 years of experience in real estate in the areas of law, development, finance, and title insurance, filling out the real estate expertise for RII’s industrial development and property projects. He has held senior management positions within financial institutions where he was involved with the resolution of problem loans and the disposition of real estate owned. His asset management experience includes retail, office, industrial, apartment, and residential properties. As a Project Manager he has been involved with the preparation of development agreements and master plans, financing, and cash flow modeling. His legal experience includes complex real estate purchase and sale, development, ground lease, and financing, and transactions as well as business entity formations and real estate litigation. He also served as general counsel for an 800,000 square foot mixed use commercial complex on a 170 acre site with rail access.

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Phillip C. Larson – Associate
Mr. Larson is a diversified railroad professional with over 41 years of experience in the industry. He has held executive management positisions in rail car and track maintenance companies, as well as entire short line railroads and Amtrak. His expert witness and training/safety experinece, as well as expertise in operations, finance, equipment, and management at all levels give him a key advantage in andy project. Mr. Larson joined the RII team in early 2005.

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G.W. "Chuck" Kelley – Associate
Mr. Kelley brings 44 years of rail transportation experience, including over 20 years with Union Pacific Railroad. He was also involved during the entire 8 year reorganization of the TFM Railroad after the privatization of this Mexican railway, including fleet management and customer service documentation, set up and training. Mr. Kelley’s detailed expertise in rail management and administration allows him to identify losses and opportunities in rail paperwork and save clients money and revenue opportunities for both railroads and shippers alike. In addition, his understanding of both parties affords him special skills in stakeholder interviews for qualitative and quantitative data gathering.
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Jerome Johnson –Associate
Mr. Johnson recently retired as Assistant Vice President of Network Development for BNSF Railway after 20 years with the company, one of the United States’ largest railroads.  He brings to RII a broad expertise in rail system rationalization, network planning and negotiations with multiple facilities within the network, including multiple modes and intermediary service providers.  Mr. Johnson’s broad expertise within the industry at the modern Class I level afford him a unique perspective in total system development from all angles.
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Leslie Savoye– Specialized Associate
Ms. Selby brings over 20 years of experience with rail and multimodal operations to the RII team. Her past experience with Amtrak, the only Class I passenger railroad in the US, also provides RII with superior expertise in passenger and transit operations. She has extensive experience with marine ports and railway equipment through Pacer Stacktrain that make her an invaluable intermodal asset to the company.  Her experience from hands-on operations to planning and strategizing in so many areas adds a unique consulting component to our Team.
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Billy Collins – Associate
Mr. Collins provides the RII team with over 40 years experience in railroad track and maintenance of way leadership. From track inspections and repair costing to complete Maintenance of Way program management and Roadworker Safety Training, he brings a broad understanding of hands on rail right of way management. He has lead programs for numerous short line railroads, including the extensive Alaska Railroad system, as well as track work and maintenance for the federal government at Eielson and Clear Site Air Force Bases. Mr. Collins has managed the rehabilitation projects for FEMA and other federal grants, and brings solid comprehensive knowledge of FRA and AREMA guidelines to the RII team.
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