Denver – OmniTRAX, Inc., has named Peter Rickershauser, recently retired BNSF Railway executive and management consultant to its Board of Advisors. Mr. Rickershauser has over 35 years experience in the rail industry with extensive experience in transportation sales, marketing, management and strategic planning in positions of increasing scope and accountability with Fortune 500 companies. His management experience includes 11 years as Vice President, Network Development with BNSF Railway Company and numerous other executive positions with other Class I railroads in the United States.
Mr. Rickershauser stated, "I am pleased to join such a dynamic, forward thinking organization on its Advisory Board. I hope to bring my years of experience in new business development strategies, management communication and review processes, and strategic rail line plan development and implementation for access, divestiture, investment, and acquisition to my role as an advisor to OmniTRAX."
Gary Long, CEO of OmniTRAX said, "We are pleased to have such a noteworthy person as Peter Rickershauser join our Advisory Board. His vast experience, knowledge, and relationships will assist us in reaching full potential in our lines of business."
The Board of Advisors role includes assisting the owners and management of OmniTRAX by providing advice to the OmniTRAX Leadership team on such topics as governance, growth and strategic planning/business development; providing meaningful guidance to the President/CEO of OmniTRAX; and providing advice regarding increasing the effectiveness of OmniTRAX and the companies it manages.
OmniTRAX, Inc. (www.omnitrax.com) is based in Denver, Colorado and manages 16 short line and regional railroads, intermodal operations, and related transportation businesses. These combined companies make up one of North America's leading transportation management companies. OmniTRAX managed businesses are located in three Canadian provinces and 10 states and offer a full range of transportation and logistics services. These services include railroad, port, and freight terminal operations. Through its affiliation with The Broe Group (www.broe.com) and its managed companies, OmniTRAX has the unique capability of offering customers specialized industrial development and real estate solutions, both on and off the OmniTRAX rail network.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Ogborn
OmniTRAX
Tel: (303) 398-4506
mogborn@omnitrax.com