BIO

Background

• International rail transportation executive, consultant and advisor

• Extensive operating, marketing/sales and business development experience

• Impressive performance results in engineering & manufacturing environments

• Successful Merger, Acquisition and IPO execution

• Considerable knowledge of European & Asian Cultures

• Expert witness at multiple US Congressional Hearings

• Senior advisor to several global rail transportation companies 

Career Summary

• Principal - PrachtConsult (2011 - present)

• President & CEO - US Railcar Company (2009 - 2011)

• Executive Vice President - AnsaldoBreda North America (2004 - 2009)

• Vice President Marketing & Business Development - Siemens Transportation Systems (1998 - 2004)

• Vice President & Executive Committee Member - Ansaldo Signal (1995 – 1997)

• Vice President Transportation Control Systems Division Union Switch & Signal / Ansaldo (1989 - 1996)

• Executive Vice President & General Manager - Siemens Transcontrol Corporation  (1982 - 1989)

Industry Board-of-Director Seats

• Chairman Passenger Rail Committee - Railway Progress Institute

• Chairman Planning Committee - Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc.

• Chairman Marketing Committee - National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association

• Advisory Board Member - American High Speed Rail Alliance

• Advising Member - High Speed Ground Transportation Association

Professional Affiliations

• American Public Transit Association (APTA)

• American Association of Railroads (AAR)

• American Regional and Shortline Railroad Association (ARSLA)

• American Passenger Rail Coalition (APRC)

U.S. Government Testimony (Expert Witness)

• House Subcommittee on High-Speed Rail in the United States (October 2009)

• House Subcommittee on Intercity & High Speed Rail in the United States (July 2009)

• Senate Commerce Committee on Transportation Funding for Amtrak (April 2003)

• Numerous state/regional testimony advocating increased passenger rail investment