Railroad Derailment Readiness for Leaders

Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 9am-3pm

The Central PA Chamber of Commerce
30 Lawton Lane
Milton, PA 17847

Prevent. Prepare. Respond.

Presenters

(In order by appearance)

Walter Rosenberger
Principal
Rail Physics LLC

Rail Physics LLC was founded by Walter Rosenberger in 2023. Walter has been railroading for over 25 years, with key positions at Rail Sciences Inc., Norfolk Southern Research & Tests, and MxV Rail. With a passion for problem solving and an eye for process improvement, he seeks to share his knowledge and expertise for the betterment of the industry.

At Rail Physics LLC, Walter specialize in derailment analysis coaching, derailment cause-finding training, and derailment prevention consulting. He works with railroads, from short lines to class 1's, equipment owners/lessors, infrastructure owners, operating entities, and others in the rail industry.

By helping railroads focus on derailment prevention through accurate root cause-finding, Walter aligns the three key performance indices in the rail industry: safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Christopher Borden
Vice President
CBIZ McRail A/Borden Perlman Co.


Chris Borden is the Vice President at CBIZ McRail, specializing in risk management and insurance for the rail industry.

Chris has extensive experience in insurance and risk management, particularly focused on railroad and rail-related clients. He is part of a dedicated team at CBIZ McRail, which is known for its proactive approach to risk management, helping clients navigate their insurance needs effectively.

McRail is part of CBIZ, Inc., one of the largest financial services companies in the U.S., with over 40 years of experience in the rail insurance sector. The firm is dedicated to providing comprehensive insurance solutions tailored to the unique needs of the railroad industry.

Chris is involved with many railroad association, and he is the Secretary of the Keystone State Railroad Association.

Jim Cassatt
Railroad Safety Specialist/Chief Inspector
Federal Railroad Administration

Jim began his railroad carrier with Conrail in Enola, PA, working as an Electrician at the locomotive shop before promoting to Train Dispatcher for the Harrisburg Division. After the division was consolidated, Jim worked as a yardmaster in Lancaster and Reading, PA.

On June 1, 1999, after “split date”. Jim went back to Train Dispachting with Norfolk Southern until he left to join the FRA in 2001. He started as an Operating Practices Inspector in Philadelphia, PA, then later transferred to the to the Toledo, OH, territory.

In 2016, Jim was detailed to the Federal Transit Administration for the WMATA oversight, concentrating on the dispatching operations. During the detail, he was promoted to Chief Inspector for SMT-2 covering OH, PA, WV, VA, MD, DE, MI, and KY, auditing 219/225 on Class II and Class III railroads.

Attendees

(In alphabetical order by company)

 

Garrick Bell
Regional Sales Manager
Brief Relief

Matt Quattrone
Trainmaster
Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad

Sean Dolan
Vice President & General Manager
Chesapeake & Delaware LLC

David Murdza
Associate General Counsel
Consolidated Rail Corporation

Jerry Hughes
Mechanical Consultant
FCLE

Jim Cassatt
Railroad Safety Specialist/Chief Inspector
Federal Railroad Administration

Charles Hunter
AVP, Government Affairs
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services

Matthew Wasilewski
VP Sales & Business Development
Genesee Valley Transportation

Phil DeFazio
System Manager of Transportation
Genesee Valley Transportation

Bo Clemons
Director of Operations – Engineering
HG Railroad Services

Stephen Stay
Director of Strategic Planning and Business Development|
HG Railroad Services

Steven Beattie
Executive Director
Joint Rail Authority

Colin Hueston|
Deputy Executive Director
Keystone State Railroad Association

Mike Long
Lobbyist
Keystone State Railroad Association

Tommy Sankey
Executive Director
Keystone State Railroad Association

Brandon Wilber
Assistant Roadmaster
Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad Corp

Jason McGregor
Roadmaster
Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad Corp

Christopher Borden
Vice President
McRail A/Borden Perlman Co.

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Title
New York & Lake Erie Railroad

Name
Title
New York & Lake Erie Railroad

James Hager
Managing Director
New York New Jersey Rail LLC

Diana Williams
Treasurer/Controller
North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates

Justin Wagner
Director of Operations
North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates

Loni Martz Briner
PR & Media Manager
North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates

Randy Ulrich
Supervisor of Operations
North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates

Roy Toner
Safety & Compliance Manager
North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates

Ed Williams
Manager - Track, Bridges & Structures
Pennsylvania Northeastern Railroad

Peter Kuntz
Operations Manager
Pennsylvania Northeastern Railroad

Carl Belke
Board Member
Philadelphia Belt Line

Chad Reisinger
Operations Manager
Phoenix Rail

Jason Grim
Director of Safety and Training
Phoenix Rail

Josh Kametz
Track Supervisor
Phoenix Rail

Daniel McLean
Roadmaster
Pittsburgh & Ohio Central Railroad

Justin Maharowski
Trainmaster
Pittsburgh & Ohio Central Railroad

Walter Rosenberger
Principal
Rail Physics LLC

Jim Pfeiffer
C.O.O.
SMS Rail Service, Inc.

Bill Oates
AVP Railroad Operations
Strasburg Rail Road

Dave Lotfi
Engine House Foreman
Strasburg Rail Road

Kevin Hoffman
Account Manager
Taylor Northeast

Bryan Kellam
Southern Division Asst VP of Engineering
The New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway Corporation

Cory Eward
Northern Division Asst VP of Engineering
The New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway Corporation

Daniel J. Goodhind
Safety and Compliance Manager
The New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway Corporation

Jeffery Knoop
Southern Division Manager of Train Operations
The New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway Corporation

Ben Scott
Roadmaster
Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad, LLC

Terry McMaster
Assistant Roadmaster
Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad, LLC

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