August 12, 2026

Press Release: IANA Names Paul Wasik Vice President of Government Affairs

IANA Names Paul Wasik Vice President of Government Affairs

CALVERTON, MD (August 12, 2026) — The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) today announced that Paul Wasik has been named vice president of government affairs. In this role, Paul will lead the association’s federal advocacy strategy and represent the intermodal freight industry before Congress, the administration, and federal agencies.

Wasik joins IANA from the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, where he served as deputy policy director since 2021. During this time he led the policy development on surface transportation, maritime, freight, pipeline safety, and port issues.

“Paul brings extensive transportation policy experience, a deep understanding of the legislative process and strong relationships across Capitol Hill and the broader freight community,” said Anne Reinke, president and CEO of IANA. “We are extremely pleased to welcome him to IANA. His ability to navigate complex policy issues and build consensus will be invaluable as we advocate for solutions that strengthen intermodal freight transportation and the nation’s supply chain.”

Prior to his work at the Senate Commerce Committee, Wasik spent eight years in the office of U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, including four years as legislative assistant for transportation policy. Throughout his Senate career, he has worked on federal policies affecting freight movement, transportation infrastructure, ports, railroads, motor carriers, passenger vehicles, pipelines, and the broader supply chain.

Wasik will advance IANA’s federal legislative and regulatory priorities, including advocating for intermodal freight in a surface transportation reauthorization, combatting cargo theft and fraud and protecting independent truck drivers.