Intermodal EXPO 2026 · Long Beach
The leaders moving
freight forward.
Hear directly from the executives, analysts, and innovators shaping the intermodal supply chain.
3 Keynotes53 SpeakersSep 14–16, 2026
Keynote Speakers
Tue · Sep 15
Katie Farmer
President & CEO
BNSF Railway
Read bio With more than 30 years of railroading experience, Katie Farmer is the President and Chief Executive Officer of BNSF Railway, a role she was named to in 2021, and also leads BNSF’s Board of Directors. She most recently served as executive vice president and Chief Operations Officer, overseeing the entire BNSF Operations organization, and previously served as vice president, Service Design and Transportation Support. Farmer began her career in the railroad industry with Burlington Northern in 1992 as a management trainee in Fort Worth, Texas, and has since held a variety of positions across sales, marketing, finance, customer solutions, and network operations. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of American Railroads and American Airlines Group, and is a past Chair of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA).
Tue · Sep 15
Jim Vena
CEO
Union Pacific
Read bio With more than 40 years of railroad industry experience, Jim Vena is the Chief Executive Officer of Union Pacific, where he leads the company with a demonstrated track record of driving best-in-class operating and service results. He began his career from the ground up at Canadian National Railway (CN), working across the Engineering, Mechanical, and Operating departments—including operating trains as a locomotive engineer—before rising to executive vice president and chief operating officer. He first served as Union Pacific’s chief operating officer from 2019 to 2020 and as senior advisor to the chairman in 2021, returning as CEO in August 2023. Vena currently serves as chairman of the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and was previously a board member of Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI) and FedEx.
Wed · Sep 16
Guenther Steiner
CEO
Red Bull KTM Tech3
Read bio CEO & Executive Chairman of the Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP team and former Team Principal of the Haas F1 Team, Guenther is known for his direct, authentic leadership style. His candid stories from the heart of Formula 1 offer audiences an unfiltered look at leadership and culture, with practical lessons on decision-making, managing talent, leading through change and building resilient teams.EXPERTISE
Rallying and Engineering Foundations:Guenther began his career in rallying, achieving championship success with Mazda before senior technical roles at Prodrive and Ford M- Sport, leading teams to European titles and working with World Champions including Colin McRae and Carlos Sainz.
Business Leadership: In 2002, Guenther transitioned to F1 as Managing Director of Jaguar Racing, where he restructured the organisation and delivered a podium finish at the Italian Grand Prix. He later returned to F1 with Red Bull Racing and went on to establish Red Bull’s NASCAR programme in the United States, expanding his leadership experience across global motorsport operations.
Team Principal, Haas F1 Team: Handpicked by owner, Gene Haas, Guenther formed the Haas F1 Team from the ground up, leading its entry into Formula 1 in 2016. The team delivered the most successful debut by a new constructor this century, later securing its first Formula 1 pole position in 2022 and establishing itself as one of the sport’s leading independent teams.
MotoGP Leadership: In 2025, Guenther expanded his motorsport leadership into two wheels by leading a consortium to acquire the Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP team, one of the paddock’s longest-standing outfits. He will assume the role of CEO from 2026 and build on Tech3’s legacy while driving growth and competitive performance in the world championship.
Author, Media Figure and Global Speaker: A breakout star of Drive to Survive, Guenther is known for his direct, no-nonsense leadership style. His two books, ‘Survive to Drive’ and ‘Unfiltered’, quickly became Sunday Times bestsellers, further cementing his reputation as one of motorsport’s most compelling voices. In 2025, Guenther continued his speaking career alongside an international live tour with Fane, bringing hard-earned leadership lessons from elite motorsport to corporate audiences and theatres worldwide.
Session Speakers
Mike AlbertCEO & Founder / Managing MemberDrayNow/ModalViewRead bioMike Albert is the
founder and CEO of DrayNow, a tech-enabled intermodal drayage marketplace. And is a managing member of ModalView, a SaaS-based neutral drayage execution platform developed as a joint venture with Norfolk
Southern Railway. With more than three decades operating at the intersection of intermodal freight and technology, Mike brings a practitioner's perspective on where the industry's execution gaps originate
and what it takes to build the infrastructure to close them. He is based in Pennsylvania and enjoys discussion on topics spanning freight, technology, rail collaboration, and the future of the intermodal
industry.
Hope AllenCEOHD Drayage & Container Services, LCCRead bioHope Allen is the CEO of HD
Drayage & Container Services, LLC and the Founder of Logistically Speaking. As a Logistics Consultant, Hope helps companies improve operations and develop cost-effective solutions for supply chain,
warehouse, material handling, and distribution issues. As CEO of HD Drayage & Container Services, LLC, she is responsible for the operations and strategic direction of the company.
Prior to founding HD Drayage & Container Services, LLC, Hope served as an intricate piece of the Transportation/Logistics team as a Transportation Supervisor of Home Depot Direct Fulfillment Network. During her 5-year tenure, she served the company in various capacities, including Inbound/Outbound Operations, EDI Compliance, Vendor Compliance, Inventory Control, and Carrier Compliance.
Shelli
AustinPresidentInTek Freight & LogisticsRead bioFor nearly 30
years, Shelli Austin,
President and co-founder of InTek Freight & Logistics, Inc., has been a recognized leader in the transportation and intermodal/railroad industry. She graduated from Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis (IUPUI) with a Bachelor's Degree in Business, then shortly after she also obtained a Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree from Penn State. Shelli has received several awards and
recognitions some include Progressive Railroading's 'Rising Star' award in 2013 and in 2021 with InTek Freight & Logistics being recognized as the 3rd fastest growing privately held company in
Indianapolis, Indiana. She has been actively involved with the TIA, as a Board member supporting the Intermodal knowledge development within the group, and is a past chair of the IANA Board, for which she
currently serves as director.
Adriene Bailey Partner – Surface TransportationOliver WymanRead bioAdriene Bailey is the
Partner leading Oliver Wyman’s North American Rail Practice, with a particular focus on rail, intermodal, as well as third-party logistics. Oliver Wyman is a global strategy consulting firm with deep
expertise in defining and implementing value creating strategies for operations, commercial growth, digital, M&A strategy, diligence and integration, and delivering strategic transformations. Adriene has
both consulting and executive leadership experience in Rail, Intermodal, and Logistics sectors. Prior to joining Oliver Wyman in 2019, she held senior roles at Southern Pacific, CSX, Pacer International,
and Yusen Logistics. She is Oliver Wyman’s current IANA voting member, a past member and Chair of the IANA Board of Directors, and also serves on the Board of Directors for the University of Denver Supply
Chain and Transportation Institute.
Lauren BeagenPrincipal & FounderSquall Strategies, LLCRead bioCaptain Lauren Beagen is a
seasoned maritime industry expert and
licensed maritime attorney. Ms. Beagen is the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC (a legal/maritime consulting firm) and The Maritime Professor™, LLC (an e-learning/educational platform). She has extensive
experience in oceanborne commerce and maritime law, with specific emphasis on federal regulatory issues, maritime transportation, supply chain management, international antitrust law, and port and
terminal operations. Notable appointments include work in the federal government as Attorney-Advisor (International Affairs) in the Office of the General Counsel at the Federal Maritime Commission and
work at a public port authority as Maritime Project Manager for the Port of Boston at the Massachusetts Port Authority. Ms. Beagen received a BA in International Political Science and International
Studies from Hope College, a Master of Marine Affairs degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams University School of Law. She is an avid sailor and recreational
fisherman and holds a US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (50 ton) for Great Lakes and Inland Waters.
Jeff BellerudCOONorthwest Seaport AllianceRead bioJeff Bellerud is the Chief Operating
Officer of The Northwest Seaport Alliance, where he
oversees operations across rail, road, terminals, and breakbulk, as well as management
of the Puget Sound waterways, and has prioritized improving data transparency and
visibility to strengthen supply chain resiliency. Prior to joining the Alliance, his career
spanned the West Coast from Los Angeles to Vancouver, British Columbia, most
recently as Director of Intermodal & Port Operations at CN Rail, where he led port
operations across 14 marine terminals in North America and oversaw seven inland
terminals in Western Canada. Bellerud holds an undergraduate degree from the
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and an MBA from the University of Northern British
Columbia.
Marc BlubaughPartnerBenesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLPRead bioMarc S. Blubaugh is a
Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Transportation & Logistics Practice Group, which has been designated by U.S. News & World Report as the “Transportation Law Firm of the Year” numerous times. Mr.
Blubaugh has also been recognized as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” in the area of Transportation Law and has been ranked in Band 1 (the highest ranking) on a national basis by Chambers. He is a
Past President of the Transportation Lawyers Association, currently serves as outside General Counsel to the Intermodal Association of North America as well as to the Transportation Intermediaries
Association, is a Past President of the Columbus Roundtable of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (where he currently serves on the board), and is actively involved in a wide variety of
other transportation and logistics-related organizations.
Trey BoringPresidentIMS Worldwide, Inc.Read bioTrey Boring serves as President of IMS
Worldwide, Inc. (IMSW) and leads the firm’s Foreign Trade Zone practice. In this capacity, he partners with clients to design and implement the operational systems necessary to activate and
establish their Foreign-Trade Zones. His expertise spans regulatory compliance, manufacturing, and warehouse management, with a particular focus on record-keeping and inventory control systems that meet
federal regulatory standards. Trey holds a Master of Business Administration and has served on the boards of two corporations. He is an active member of the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones,
the National Association of Installation Developers, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, and the Texas Department of Economic Development.
Rafaela
BustamanteSVPMarine, Cargo & Logistics Practice,
Marsh
Chelsea CastanedaSafety Operations Program ManagerMidwestern Service Center, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)Read bioChelsea Castaneda serves as a Safety Operations Program Manager for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Midwestern Service Center. With 16 years of agency experience, she supports FMCSA’s core mission to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses by translating operational data into actionable insights.
Scott CornellCRO; Transportation, Crime & Theft SpecialistSPG Cargo & LogisticsRead
bioAn industry professional with more than 30 years of experience, Scott Cornell is the Chief Revenue Officer and Transportation, Crime & Theft Specialist at
SPG Cargo & Logistics, specializing in cargo theft, transportation, and corporate investigations, and was recently named to the 2025 “Top 100 Insurance Executives” list. Prior to his current role, he
spent 25 years leading the Transportation Division at Travelers Insurance, where he created the first fully dedicated cargo theft unit housed within an insurance carrier, the Special Investigations Group
(SIG). A recognized expert in cargo theft and prevention, he has advised the White House Economic Council and testified before the Congressional Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on cargo
theft. He currently serves as Chairman of the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), Americas chapter, and on the TIA Cargo Fraud Task Force.
Sherie
CostaSenior Solutions Consultant – IntermodalMastery Logistics SystemsRead bioWith nearly 20 years of experience in intermodal software product management and solutions, Sherie Costa is a Senior Solutions Consultant at Mastery Logistics Systems. She specializes in
bridging business strategy and technical execution for intermodal companies, designing tools and solutions that solve complex industry challenges. She also serves as Vice Chairman of the IANA Operations
Committee.
Tim DenoyerVice President and Senior AnalystACT ResearchRead bioTim Denoyer is Vice
President and Senior Analyst at ACT Research, where he leads transportation research and authors the ACT Freight Forecast: U.S. Rate and Volume Outlook. His work provides critical insights into pricing
and volume trends across truckload, LTL, and intermodal markets. Tim joined ACT in 2017 after 15 years in equity research, including roles at Wolfe Research—where he was named a Rising Star analyst by
Institutional Investor—and Balyasny Asset Management. He also analyzes commercial vehicle demand and alternative powertrains. A frequent industry speaker, Tim has presented at events hosted by IANA,
CSCMP, NATSO, and TCA. He holds a BBA in Economics and Finance from James Madison University.
Scott DiPippoSenior Business Development AnalystWiseTech GlobalRead bioScott DiPippo is a
Senior Business Development Analyst at WiseTech Global, where he helps
organizations maximize the value of the CargoWise platform. He began his career in logistics technology
in 2003 at REZ-1, which connected rail-controlled intermodal equipment with intermodal marketing
companies across North America. Throughout his career, Scott has led teams in customer success, data
management, business intelligence, and product development. He is passionate about listening to
customers, understanding their challenges, and translating their needs into practical software solutions.
Steve DruckerCIOGlid TechnologiesRead bioSteve Drucker is a technology executive and
enterprise architect with more than 20 years of experience building transformational products and high-performing engineering teams across aviation, IoT, logistics, SaaS, and AI. A multi-time C-suite
leader, he served as SVP of Technology at flyExclusive and CTO at Volato, where he architected enterprise ecosystems powering logistics, CRM, dynamic pricing, and mobile sales tools, reduced IT spend by
$1.2 million annually, and led SOX compliance. At Agrify Corp he rose from VP of Software to CIO and EVP of Software Engineering, and he has played a key role in taking two companies public: Agrify on
NASDAQ in 2021 and Volato on NYSE American in 2023. Earlier, Steve founded and ran Fig Leaf Software for 25 years, generating roughly $150 million in revenue building award-winning enterprise web
applications, content management solutions, and mobile apps for federal agencies, the Fortune 1000, higher education, and state governments. A published author and certified technical trainer, he holds a
B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Maryland.
Jen EdwardsVice President, Sales and Agent RelationsThe Evans Network of CompaniesRead bioJennifer has been working in the transportation industry since she began interning in college, with over 20 years' experience in OTR, Dedicated, Liquid Bulk and Intermodal Trucking
operations. The last 8 years have been focused on sales and development of the agency model within the container drayage mode of transportation. She is the Vice President of Sales and Agent Relations for
The Evans Network of Companies.
Seana
FairchildCEO and FounderGreyfield EvolutionRead bioAn industry
professional with more than 20 years of experience in intermodal and rail, Seana Fairchild is the CEO and Founder of Greyfield Evolution, a boutique advisory firm specializing in commercial strategy and
technology transformation for transportation, logistics, and operating-heavy companies. Prior to founding Greyfield, she spent nearly two decades at Union Pacific and later served as Chief Commercial
Officer at ConGlobal, an intermodal terminal operator, where she built and led Advanced Solutions, the company’s intermodal and logistics technology division. A returning IANA speaker, her current work
centers on technology ROI, enterprise implementation success, and helping transportation and logistics companies turn AI interest into operational results.
Darien
FlowersGroup Vice President Maritime Policy and Government AffairsMSC GroupRead
bioDarien B. Flowers is Group Vice President of Maritime Policy and Government Affairs at
MSC Group (MSC), where he leads government affairs and public policy engagement
across the company’s North American shipping, air cargo, logistics, terminals, and
cruise businesses. Prior to joining MSC, he held senior policy and government relations
roles in both the public and private sectors, including at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation,
and leading international law firms. He currently serves as a Principal Director on the
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board of Directors,
representing the federal government, and is a member of the Virginia Passenger Rail
Authority (VPRA) Board of Directors. Darien holds a Master of Arts in Transportation
Policy, Operations, and Logistics from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Arts
in Political Science from Elon University; he was selected as a John C. Stennis
Congressional Staff Fellow in the 117th Congress and elected a Term Member of the
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in 2026.
Larry GrossPresident & FounderGross Transportation ConsultingRead bioLarry Gross is
President and Founder of Gross Transportation Consulting of Durango, CO, an independent consulting practice specializing in the North American intermodal sector. Larry, aka "The Intermodalist," brings
with him a wealth of knowledge as a forty-five-year veteran of the freight transportation sector. Larry is the recipient of the 2024 Silver Kingpin Award, the industry's highest honor, recognizing his
long-term contribution to intermodalism.
Dr. Noel HacegabaCEOPort of Long
BeachRead bioAn industry professional with more than 26 years of public and private sector leadership
experience, Dr. Noel Hacegaba is the Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach, where
he leads a team of 600, manages an annual budget of $834 million and oversees a $3.3 billion
capital improvement program — the largest of any port in the nation. Over his 15-year career at
the Port, he has served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer, directing the
Port's Business Recovery Taskforce during the pandemic and serving as lead negotiator in the
multibillion-dollar sales of two of its largest terminal assets. He also previously served as
Executive Director of the Intermodal Container Transfer Facility Joint Powers Authority, which
governs a major near-dock rail facility serving the Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles.
Dr. Hacegaba is Vice Chair of the Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors,
President of the California Association of Port Authorities and Chair of the American
Association of Port Authorities Professional Development Board, and is past Chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Intermodal Association of North America.
Marli HallDirector of Communications and MarketingNational Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)Read bioMarli Hall is Director of Communications and Marketing at the National Motor Freight Traffic
Association, Inc.® (NMFTA)®, where she leads the organization's communications, public relations,
marketing, media relations, and industry engagement strategies.Since joining NMFTA in 2022, Marli has played a key role in elevating the organization's visibility across the transportation industry. She oversees strategic communications initiatives that support NMFTA's technology, cybersecurity, freight classification, and fraud-prevention efforts, while strengthening relationships with industry stakeholders, media outlets, and association partners.
Marli leads public relations and marketing efforts for major NMFTA initiatives, including the Freight Fraud Prevention Hub and SCAC Verified. She also manages speaking engagement strategy, industry partnerships, earned media programs, and integrated marketing campaigns that advance NMFTA's mission and expand awareness of critical transportation and supply chain issues.
Prior to joining NMFTA, Marli spent nearly a decade with the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), where she directed outreach, engagement, marketing, and communications programs supporting carrier education, industry image initiatives, and member engagement efforts.
A recognized transportation communications professional, Marli helped lead NMFTA's award-winning ClassIT communications efforts, which earned a 2026 Gold Stevie Award in the American Business Awards. She is a graduate of West Virginia University and the Public Affairs & Advocacy Institute at American University and serves as an FMCSA Our Roads Our Safety Program Partner.
Bill HamlinVP of Port & Rail Sales and Intermodal OperationsOrange EVRead bioWith over 40
years of experience in maritime operations, container shipping, terminal management, and intermodal logistics, William A. “Bill” Hamlin has held senior leadership roles across global shipping, port
operations, and logistics. He has held executive positions at APL, Horizon Lines, Eagle Marine Services, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and ConGlobal, and is a founding partner at Gray Wolf Group, advising
transportation organizations on sustainability and autonomous vehicle technology. He has also served on the Pacific Maritime Association Board and chaired the IANA Operations Committee.
Jason
HilsenbeckFounderLoadMatch & Drayage.comRead bioJason Hilsenbeck
is the founder of both the LoadMatch & Drayage.com websites, now 27 years online. Prior to the websites, Jason started his career in 1994 in the intermodal business doing operations and sales at Genex, a
3rd-Party Intermodal Marketing Company IMC and OTR brokerage in Chicago. Jason graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in Supply Chain Management. He is a member of IANA, TIA, NCBFAA,
CIFFA and twice former President now current Manager of the Intermodal Association of Chicago.
Adam HrytzakDirector of Sales, Intermodal WholesaleCPKCRead bioAs Director of Sales
(Intermodal) for CPKC, Adam Hrytzak is responsible for CPKC’s
Intermodal business unit across North America. Mr. Hrytzak is responsible for developing, managing and growing CPKC intermodal partnerships with existing & new customers. Mr. Hrytzak has accountability for strategy and optimization for the Mexico intermodal service. Functional responsibility for supporting external and internal stakeholders to CPKC to deliver results for customers and shareholders. Mr. Hrytzak has had various sales and marketing roles during his 10- year tenure at CPKC. Previously, Hrytzak held a commercial role with Midland Transportation and has 15 years of experience in the transportation industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from University the Western.
Terry KurzynskiSenior PartnerHALOCK
Read bio
Terry is the founder and Senior Partner of HALOCK Security Labs. Terry’s 35-year career includes information security program development, risk management, incident response coaching, PCI DSS compliance, ISO 27001 implementations, and remediation program management. Terry is a CISSP, CISA, and ISO 27001 Auditor with over 30 years of experience in IT and Security Consulting, and is a CISO Advisor performing over 400 security briefings a year. He founded what is now HALOCK Security Labs in 1996 and Reasonable Risk GRC SaaS in 2021. Terry’s functional role at HALOCK is as CISO Advisor performing over 400 security briefings a year.
Terry is a Board Member of The DoCRA Council and a contributing author of the CIS Risk Assessment Method (RAM). He Graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.S. in Computer Science.
Michelle
LeBlancFounder & CEODrop & HookRead bioMichelle LeBlanc is the
founder and CEO of Drop & Hook, a marketing agency purpose-built to serve transportation and logistics businesses where she provides consulting services leading
social media and content marketing strategy for a wide range of clients. Her specialization in transportation marketing began in 2014 when she joined advertising agency Kemp Goldberg as a social media
strategist for Con-way, Inc. Prior to that time, she worked in advertising and marketing for a range of brands including Cambridge University Press, Informa and global advertising agency KBS (Kirshenbaum
Bond Senecal Partners) where she delivered work to notable clients such as Procter & Gamble's SK-II and American Express GBT. She also currently serves as marketing strategy chair on the board of the
Transportation Marketing & Sales Association.
Tal LeemorSVP
Partnerships & MarketingHoopoRead bioTal Leemor is the Senior Vice President of Global
Partnerships & Marketing at Hoopo, a global leader in asset tracking and fleet intelligence. She leads the company’s global marketing strategy, strategic partnerships, and industry engagement, working
closely with leading shipping lines, intermodal operators, airports, and logistics providers to accelerate the digital transformation of non-powered asset fleets.
Matthew LefflerThe Armchair Attorney®Read bioMatthew M. Leffler is the
managing partner of Armchair Attorney, LLC, a boutique law firm
in Chicago, and an adjunct professor of law at Michigan State University College of Law,
where he teaches Supply Chain Law. He serves as a member of the board of Velociti, a
leading information technology company supporting the connected supply chain. Matthew
is also the host and producer of the Armchair Attorney® podcast.
Donna LemmChief Strategy Officer IMC LogisticsRead bioDonna Lemm serves as Chief
Strategy Officer at IMC Logistics, the largest and most
technologically driven drayage provider in the United States. In her role as CSO, she is
responsible for driving strategic growth and market expansion. With more than 35 years of
experience in global logistics, Ms. Lemm has previously held senior leadership positions at
Sealand Services and Mallory Alexander International Logistics. Lemm serves on the
Intermodal Association North America Board of Directors and the Agriculture Transportation
Coalition Advisory Board. She has recently testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on
cargo theft and in support of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA). She is a
national speaker on international supply chain and intermodal issues, providing insights into key
challenges and effective solutions. She is deeply committed to the logistics sector and strongly
believes in the power of collaboration within the industry, consistently striving to enhance supply
chain security, efficiency, and growth.
Robert LoyaChief
Executive OfficerHarbor Trucking AssociationRead bioAs Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Robert
Loya oversees all association advocacy efforts and provides strategic leadership for its members. He is dedicated to fostering a fair, ethical, and equitable operating environment for the drayage
community within the supply chain ecosystem. He also prioritizes the mentorship and professional growth of the association's staff. His oversight encompasses financial management, membership retention and
growth, safety advocacy with all stakeholders, marine terminal relationships, and vendor relationships. The Harbor Trucking Association is a coalition of intermodal carriers serving America’s West Coast
Ports: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle, and Tacoma. Our purpose is to advocate, educate, and promote strategies with other goods movement stakeholders and policy makers that will sustain
emission reductions, provide a dialog for intermodal truck efficiency, and to return cargo and jobs to America’s West Coast ports.
Chris MachutCEOSiteTrax.ioRead bioWith a background in computer vision, Chris Machut
transforms the challenge of logistics visibility into a dynamic, real-time tracking revolution. As the Founder & CEO of SiteTrax.io, he develops AI-powered tools that simplify asset tracking, empowering
logistics teams to shift focus from manual data entry to strategic decision-making. Building on early successes with HoistCam by Netarus, Chris bridges advanced imaging technology with practical
industrial applications. He actively collaborates with ASTM, TPM, and IANA, sharing insights and mentoring startups to navigate AI adoption in logistics. A proud Virginia Tech Computer Engineering
graduate, Chris continues to drive innovation and shape the future of supply chain technology.
Mark McKendryPresidentIMC CanadaRead bioMark McKendry is President of IMC Logistics Canada,
where he leads the company’s Canadian growth strategy, operations, and terminal development. Prior to joining IMC, he served as NFI’s head of Intermodal, overseeing operations teams across
North America, and earlier spent 15 years at CPKC Railway developing and growing its Intermodal franchise. He frequently speaks on the state of the freight market, how shippers can best leverage
Intermodal transportation, and the macro trends shaping the industry. Mark holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Athabasca University and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, maintains
an advisory board seat at ACCES Employment, and is the former chair of the Intermodal Association of North America’s Operations Committee.
Christopher O’HeaVice President of Maintenance & Operational FinanceMEDLOG USARead
bioChristopher O’Hea is currently the Vice President of Maintenance & Operational Finance of
MEDLOG USA ,and is based in New Jersey. Chris oversees’ several business units for MEDLOG
Drayage(formerly C&K Trucking, MEDLOG Logistics(formally AV Logistics), SEI Acquisition, and
Pacific Green Trucking that include Maintenance & Repair, Asset Management for company owned
and leased equipment, Equipment Procurement as well as several other functions throughout the
Medlog companies. Chris started his career at Mediterranean Shipping Company in 1996 and in
2008 moved over to the intermodal drayage sector where he has worked in various roles and has
been with the MEDLOG group since 2012.
Joe OhrChief Operations and Technical OfficerNational Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)Read bioWith more than two decades of experience in technical operations, customer success management, IT, and product support, Joe Ohr is the Chief Operations and Technical Officer for the
National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA), where he plays a pivotal role in advancing the industry through digitization, classification, and cybersecurity. Prior to NMFTA, he held numerous
IT, engineering, and operations positions at Qualcomm and Eaton, and most recently served as Senior Vice President of Operations/Customer Experience at Omnitracs, where he managed a workforce of over 400
individuals. Joe holds multiple certifications, including CCNA from Cisco and MCSE from Microsoft, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from the Ohio State University.
Jared
PalmerPrincipal, Risk Management & Claims, Transportation & Logistics PracticeEPIC Insurance BrokersRead
bioJared offers over 20 years of hands-on experience, having served in General Counsel
and other executive roles for several well-known logistics companies. As a licensed
attorney, property & casualty broker, and surplus lines producer, Jared brings a wealth
of expertise in complex claims, coverage issues, contract negotiations, and risk
management. He serves as a key liaison between clients, underwriters, adjusters and
claims counsel, providing strategic guidance and risk management support. His
background as an expert witness, adjunct law professor, and published author further
enhances the value he brings to his team and clients.
Nilkanth PatelChief Technology OfficerPalletRead bioNilkanth is CTO at Pallet, where he
leads product and engineering in building the AI-native supply chain management platform for enterprises. He began his career as a journalist at The New York Times before realizing his passion was
building products. This pull carried him through roles as a product designer, founder, and software engineer. At DoorDash, he built and scaled the company's fraud systems, saving the business hundreds of
millions annually. When the opportunity arose to join Pallet and use AI to transform the physical economy forever, he couldn't resist.
Ted PrinceCEO &
FounderTri-Cities IntermodalRead bioAn industry professional with over 40 years of experience,
Theodore (Ted) Prince is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Tri-Cities Intermodal LLC, a venture founded in 2023 to supply intermodal service to domestic and international customers in
southeastern Washington and adjoining areas in Oregon and Idaho. He was previously co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Tiger Cool Express LLC, a rail intermodal provider for temperature-controlled
freight, and Principal of T. Prince & Associates, LLC, a consultancy serving surface freight transportation stakeholders worldwide. Earlier in his career he served as President of Consolidated Chassis
Management, LLC, Vice President of Intermodal and International for Kansas City Southern, and Chief Operating Officer of "K" Line America, following nine years with Conrail and its motor carrier
subsidiary. A past chairman of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) and recipient of its Silver King Pin Award in 2022, he is a founding board member of the University of Denver's Intermodal
Transportation Institute and was twice appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Council.
Eric RodriguezCEOVendorflowRead bioEric Rodriguez is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vendorflow, a
communications solution for the trucking industry, and has spent the last thirteen years in venture-backed technology startups in product and sales management roles. He got his start in trucking
technology in 2018 at NEXT Trucking in Los Angeles, where he met technical co-founder Greg Bujak. Eric holds degrees in Economics and Business Administration from UC Berkeley.
Matt SchrapChief Commercial OfficerForum MobilityRead bioMatt Schrap is the Chief
Commercial Officer of Forum Mobility, an EV charging
infrastructure and leasing provider focused on the heavy-duty trucking sector, where he
brings value-added services to fleets deploying heavy-duty zero-emissions equipment.
From 2021 to 2025 he served as CEO of the Harbor Trucking Association, the largest
drayage-focused association in the United States, and was featured on programs
including 60 Minutes, ABC Nightly News, CNBC, and PBS NewsHour. Prior to his time
at HTA, he was VP of Government Programs for the Velocity Vehicle Group, President
of California Fleet Solutions, and Director of Environmental Affairs and Intermodal
Conferences for the California Trucking Association. Matt is also a lecturer at California
State University, Long Beach, where he earned an MA in Public Policy Administration.
Andrew SiboldDirector of EconomicsIANARead bioAndrew Sibold is an accomplished
Econometrician and analyst, currently serving as the Director of Economics at the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), where he guides economic research and informs policy on intermodal supply
chain assets through market analysis and economic forecasting. Before IANA, he spent five years as an Economic Analyst at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), where he managed various programs and
conducted advanced Cost-Benefit Analyses (BCAs) and Net Present Value (NPV) calculations to screen federal infrastructure grants. His experience is supported by service as an Armor Officer and Infantryman
in the U.S. Army, where he oversaw logistics and operations during deployments. Andrew holds a master's in public policy and administration, along with advanced degrees in Econometrics, Urban Planning,
and International Relations from multiple institutions.
Betty
SteelmanOperations Manager of RiskHighwayRead bioBetty Steelman
is the Operations Director of Risk at Highway, where she leads risk
operations and strategic initiatives focused on fraud prevention, carrier identity, and
operational excellence. She partners with customers, carriers, and cross-functional
teams to develop scalable solutions that address emerging threats in freight fraud and
cargo theft. Drawing on a background in operations and process improvement, Betty
brings a practical, operations-focused perspective on how technology and strong risk
management practices strengthen the transportation industry.
Ryan
SteinbachAssistant Vice President – Intermodal SalesUnion PacificRead bioAn industry professional with more than 20 years of railroad experience, Ryan Steinbach is the
Assistant Vice President of Intermodal Sales at Union Pacific Railroad, where he leads a team
responsible for developing and growing a diverse intermodal business portfolio. His work
centers on strategic initiatives, customer engagement, and relationship management with ocean
carriers, NVOCCs, freight forwarders, and beneficial cargo owners. Throughout his Union
Pacific career, he has held management roles across Finance, Logistics, Marketing, and Sales,
including leadership positions with a wholly owned subsidiary providing rail-centric logistics
solutions across the North American rail network and beyond the end of the tracks.
Patrick SullivanCEOEV RealtyRead bioA 15-year veteran of the renewable energy industry,
Patrick Sullivan is the CEO and Co-Founder of EV Realty. Over his career he has scaled development platforms, financed first-of-a-kind projects, and led teams that have built 4 GW of wind, solar, and
batteries for companies including Clearway, NRG, and BrightSource. As CEO, he oversees the company’s strategic direction and its mission to help electrify commercial fleets at scale.
Elizabeth
SweetmanTAT Corporate Engagement ManagerTATRead bioElizabeth
Sweetman is a Corporate Engagement manager at TAT (formerly known as Truckers Against Trafficking), an organization committed to educate, equip, empower, and mobilize key industries and agencies to combat
human trafficking. In her role, she works with key industries to build awareness and highlight engagement pathways in the fight against human trafficking. In addition to professional experience in the
corporate arena, she has a psychology degree from Louisiana State University and presentation skills informed by her time as a stage performer, work as an emcee and ownership of an entertainment
company.
Paul
TonsagerCEO & FounderIntegrated Multi-Modal Solutions, LLCRead bioPaul Tonsager is the CEO and Founder of Integrated Multi-Modal Solutions, LLC, where
he advises companies and investors on building more efficient, resilient, and data-
driven supply chains across global transportation networks. With more than 30 years of
experience, Paul has held senior leadership roles at CN, Maersk, and Coyote Logistics.
He served as Head of Procurement at Maersk, leading global sourcing and logistics
strategy, and as Vice President of Intermodal at Coyote, where he focused on
integrating rail and truck networks to improve service and performance. Today, Paul
works at the intersection of operations, technology, and capital—advising startups,
private equity, and corporate leaders on logistics innovation, AI-driven decision-making,
and how to translate technology into real operational performance.
Derek TurbideSenior Vice President of SalesGreenlaneRead bioDerek Turbide is the Senior
Vice President of Sales for Greenlane. In his role, he leads sales and business development teams to advance the company’s mission to build a nationwide network of public high-speed, battery-electric
truck charging stations. Prior to joining Greenlane, he spent nearly 20 years in various sales, business development, and leadership roles at Clean Energy, the nation’s largest provider of renewable
natural gas for transportation.
Shawn TuremanVice President Intermodal & Automotive MarketingNorfolk SouthernRead bioShawn Tureman is Vice President Automotive and Intermodal Marketing at Norfolk Southern Corporation. Appointed to lead Automotive & Intermodal Marketing in 2021, Tureman is responsible for
Norfolk Southern’s business focusing on moving the parts that build automobiles, completed vehicles, and the company’s domestic and international intermodal enterprise. Tureman joined Norfolk Southern in
1998 in Intermodal Marketing. He has since served as Director Intermodal Yield & Planning, Director Intermodal, Group Vice President Intermodal, and Group Vice President Chemicals. Tureman earned a
Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Anthropology from the University of Virginia. He has also earned his Masters in Transport and Maritime Management from the University of Antwerp and his MBA from Old
Dominion University.
Karla
ViglaskyCIOThe Evans Network of CompaniesRead bioA technology
professional across multiple industries, Karla Viglasky is the CIO at Evans Network of Companies, a logistics services provider, where she is leading a digital transformation across all areas of the
company. Prior to her current role, she was the Global CIO at Gore, a chemicals manufacturer, and CIO at Axalta, a chemicals manufacturing spin-off from DuPont. She has also held CIO and leadership
positions at ITT Corporation, Honeywell International, and The Dow Chemical Company, and currently serves on privately held company boards and mentors technology students with Year Up.
Mary Jane
WalshExecutive Coach, Leadership Trainer & SpeakerMary Jane Walsh THRIVERead bioMary Jane Walsh is an executive coach, business strategist, and keynote speaker who helps emerging and established leaders build influence, drive revenue growth, and lead with versatility.
Drawing on her expertise in business psychology and leadership development, she delivers practical frameworks and actionable tools that create measurable results. She has spoken at major conferences
including the IANA Intermodal Business Meeting and is known for creating transformative experiences at conferences and team events.
Paul Wasik
VP, Government Affairs
IANA
Read bio
Paul Wasik is the Vice President of Government Affairs for IANA. In this role, Paul leads the association’s federal advocacy strategy and represents the intermodal freight industry before Congress, the administration, and federal agencies. Wasik was most recently with 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.
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.
Jim WilsonPresident and CEOAutonomous Intermodal, LLCRead bioWith over forty years in
rail operations, technology, and consulting, Jim Wilson is the
President and CEO of Autonomous Intermodal, LLC (AIM), where he is pioneering
integrated AI software and autonomous hardware to connect trucks, trains, and terminals
into a unified, closed-loop land transportation network. He began his career on the Santa Fe
Railway as a brakeman before advancing to run the System Operations Center,
consolidating train dispatching, service planning, and locomotive distribution. Jim led the
development of transportation support systems, initiated the “Zero Service Failures” peak
season for UPS in 1992, and, as a consultant for Ernst & Young and Infosys Technologies,
helped execute the foundational operating studies for Chicago’s CREATE program. Today,
he is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of leaders to modernize the intermodal
industry.
Kerri
WirachowskyDirector of Inspection ProgramsCommercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)Read
bioKerri Wirachowsky is the Director of the Inspection Programs for the Commercial Vehicle Safety
Alliance (CVSA). She previously worked in commercial vehicle enforcement in Ontario, Canada
for 30 years. In addition to doing inspections, she was responsible for developing training
curriculum and updates for enforcement staff, educating both enforcement and industry on
regulatory issues. Kerri was certified as a national and provincial instructor, participated in the National Training team for inspections and was a member of the Dangerous Goods Task Force.
She competed and won the CVSA North American Inspectors Championship in 2001 and was appointed as the Co-Chairperson of the event in 2003 until 2007 at which time, she became the Chairperson of the CVSA Vehicle Committee. In 2016 she was elected as CVSA Region V President until January of 2017 when she took on her current role at CVSA where she is responsible for training curriculum for the inspection program for both enforcement and industry along with the development of all policies, bulletins and the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria.
She is also the recipient of the Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal, Queen’s Jubilee Award and CVSA Presidential Award.
Annika
WoodDigital Marketing StrategistThe Transportation & Supply Chain Institute at the University of DenverRead
bioWood began a career nearly three decades ago in television news and advertising at a CBS affiliate, followed by five years at NBC. As the industry shifted,
Wood learned digital strategy, content development, and demand generation in Silicon Valley during a period of rapid and continuous technological change. Today, Wood works as a contract marketing
strategist and content creator for the University of Denver’s Transportation & Supply Chain Institute, promoting its academic programs, building community, and helping others optimize digital tools and
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