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Nate Orndorf: Grounded, Innovative, and Deeply Committed

Meet Nate Orndorf, a dedicated logistics and field services professional making a significant impact in the oil and gas industry. As North American Field Services Manager at Syensqo Oil & Gas Solutions, Nate leads with a problem-solving mindset, a passion for operational efficiency, and a strong commitment to his team’s success. Nate is a member of the National Industrial Transportation League’s inaugural Emerging Leaders Program.

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Rick Stewart: Advancing Safety, Efficiency, and Leadership Across the Rail Supply Chain

Meet Rick Stewart, a seasoned professional with 26 years of experience in the rail industry and one of the proud members of the The National Industrial Transportation League’s inaugural Emerging Leaders Program. Rick currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Industrial Services at Road & Rail Services, Inc.., a Louisville, Kentucky-based company that provides specialized supply chain support for the rail sector. Throughout his career, Rick has built a reputation grounded in opportunity, leadership, and unwavering integrity.

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Meet Kim Scalzott: A New Generation of Logistics Leadership

A Pittsburgh native and graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Business Logistics, Kim Scalzott has built an impressive 18-year career at Armada Supply Chain Solutions, where she currently serves as Director of Operations Support. Her path to logistics was not linear—originally planning to pursue accounting, she discovered her passion for supply chain during her undergraduate studies and never looked back.

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Max Rothschiller: Innovative Logistics Planner

Meet Max Rothschiller, a rising professional in the industrial transportation industry and a proud member of the National Industrial Transportation League’s inaugural Emerging Leaders Class. Based in Dallas, Texas, Max serves as a Project Planner at Trinity Industries, Inc., where he plays a critical role in the strategic planning and execution of railcar manufacturing and maintenance.

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Meet Jonathan Griffiths: Tracks to Tomorrow

Jonathan Griffiths is the Manager of Rail Transportation for Nestlé Purina North America and an inaugural member of the National Industrial Transportation League’s Emerging Leader Program. Based in St. Louis, he plays a key role in shaping the company’s rail logistics strategy and driving innovation in supply chain operations.

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NITL Signs onto a Group Letter Regarding the Importance of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill

Modern, safe, and efficient infrastructure is the backbone of American commerce and daily life. Recent investment in the nation’s roads, bridges, and public transit systems has enabled safety enhancements and mobility improvements across the country. While progress has been made, much work remains.

The undersigned organizations are united in commitment to work with Congress and the Trump administration to build on this progress and enact a new surface transportation law is imperative, see the full text.

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Meet Milton Carballo: A Dynamic Leader in International Logistics and Global Trade

Milton Carballo, Chief Logistics Officer at Timbereye, stands out as a dynamic leader in international logistics and global trade. A member of the inaugural class of the National Industrial Transportation League’s Emerging Leader Program, Milton brings more than a decade of hands-on experience managing complex, cost-effective supply chain strategies across the globe.

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Meet Brontee Khatemi: A Rising Star in Supply Chain Leadership

Meet Brontee Khatemi, a rising force in supply chain leadership and a standout participant in the National Industrial Transportation League’s Emerging Leader Program. As a Senior Planning Analyst at Trinity Industries, Brontee is committed to driving meaningful change—not just in systems and operations, but also in culture and mindset.

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Shippers Demand Measurable Improvements in Service, Pricing, and Competition Before Supporting Further Consolidation

NITL has consistently been on the record as opposing further consolidation in the freight rail industry. As a result of prior mergers, rail competition has been drastically reduced in the United States and many of NITL’s rail members have facilities that are captive to only a single railroad. Despite the promises that rail customers would benefit from mergers through more efficient service, in reality captive rail customers must pay increasingly higher prices for unreliable and inadequate service.

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Meet Dan Anderson: Driving Strategy, Sparking Innovation

Daniel Anderson, Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Trinity Industries, is helping shape the future of North American freight transportation. With nearly 15 years at Trinity—a leading provider of railcar products and services for more than 85 years—Dan has built a career at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and leadership.

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