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	<h1> About OnTrackWorld </h1>		<h1> About OnTrackWorld </h1>
	'''OnTrackWorld's''~~' predecessor~~ '''OnTrackNorthAmerica''' (OTNA) was founded by '''Michael Sussman''' in 2007 as a nonprofit 501c3 industrial policy institute co-leading society in redesigning industrial systems to support sustainable life. This mission was expanded in 2026 with the launch of OnTrackWorld, (registered in Pennsylvania as a Benefit Corporation). Michael Sussman began his career in transportation in 1994 by ~~launching~~ [https://strategicrail.com Strategic Rail Finance], a trusted advisory firm, and has since advised on infrastructure-related projects, companies, and systems for private and public sector clients in forty-~~six~~ U.S. states and four Canadian provinces. [[https://strategicrail.com/case-studies/ View SRF case studies]]		'''OnTrackWorld''' originated as '''OnTrackNorthAmerica''' (OTNA) which was founded by '''Michael Sussman''' in 2007 as a nonprofit 501c3 industrial policy institute co-leading society in redesigning industrial systems to support sustainable life. This mission was expanded in 2026 with the launch of OnTrackWorld, registered in Pennsylvania as a Benefit Corporation. Michael Sussman began his career in transportation in 1994 by founding [https://strategicrail.com Strategic Rail Finance], (SRF) a trusted advisory firm, and has since advised on infrastructure-related projects, companies, and systems for private and public sector clients in forty-three U.S. states and four Canadian provinces. [[https://strategicrail.com/case-studies/ View SRF case studies]]



	At OnTrackWorld, we value objectivity, non-partisanship, and autonomy from any financial, political, or personal interests. We are committed to industrial systems that are financially profitable and sustainable.<br><br>		At OnTrackWorld, we value objectivity, non-partisanship, and autonomy from any financial, political, or personal interests. We are committed to industrial systems that are financially profitable and sustainable.<br><br>
	<b>OTNA ~~has~~ developed state and regional plans, tools, </b><b>analyses</b><b>, and paradigms support</b><b>ing</b><b> these </b><b>values</b><b>. </b>		<b>OnTrackWorld, OTNA, and SRF have developed state and regional plans, tools, </b><b>analyses</b><b>, and paradigms support</b><b>ing</b><b> these </b><b>values</b><b>. </b>
	* In 2023, OTNA led a four-county stakeholder process in New Mexico in the aftermath of a 350,000-acre forest fire resulting in the [[New Mexico Sustainable Forestry Business Plan\|New Mexico Forestry Business Plan]].		* In 2023, OTNA led a four-county stakeholder process in New Mexico in the aftermath of a 350,000-acre forest fire resulting in the [[New Mexico Sustainable Forestry Business Plan\|New Mexico Forestry Business Plan]].
	* In 2021, OTNA convened hundreds of transportation stakeholders to create [[Nevada’s 2021 State Rail Plan]], a new whole-systems paradigm for statewide rail-enabled economic development.		* In 2021, OTNA convened hundreds of transportation stakeholders to create [[Nevada’s 2021 State Rail Plan]], a new whole-systems paradigm for statewide rail-enabled economic development.
	* On December 11, 2008, ~~OTNA~~ [[Media:Resolution-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|gathered industry and government leaders in the U.S. Capitol Building]] to set a new collaborative framework for freight rail transportation efficiency.		* On December 11, 2008, SRF [[Media:Resolution-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|gathered industry and government leaders in the U.S. Capitol Building]] to set a new collaborative framework for freight rail transportation efficiency.
	* On December 8, 1998, ~~OTNA~~ convened [[Media:1998-Invitation-US-Congressional-Briefing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|a rail transportation educational event in the U.S. Capitol Building]] for 55 congressional staff.		* On December 8, 1998, SRF convened [[Media:1998-Invitation-US-Congressional-Briefing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|a rail transportation educational event in the U.S. Capitol Building]] for 55 congressional staff.


	<b>~~OnTrackNorthAmerica~~ Frequently Collaborates with Partners in Academia </b><!-- This Paragraph doesn't have corresponding links -->		<b>OnTrackWorld Frequently Collaborates with Partners in Academia </b><!-- This Paragraph doesn't have corresponding links -->

	* Dr. Barbara Gray, founder of Penn State University’s Center for Research in Conflict and Negotiation, has contributed significantly to OTNA’s work.		* Dr. Barbara Gray, founder of Penn State University’s Center for Research in Conflict and Negotiation, has contributed significantly to OTNA’s work.
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	* [[Media:Regional-and-Short-Line-RRs-in-the-US-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Transportation Quarterly, Fall 2002, “Regional and Short Line Railroads in the United States”]]		* [[Media:Regional-and-Short-Line-RRs-in-the-US-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Transportation Quarterly, Fall 2002, “Regional and Short Line Railroads in the United States”]]
	* [[Media:Assessing-the-Process-of-Creating-the-RRIF-Program-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Association of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy, Fall 2000, “Assessing the Process of Creating the RRIF Program”]]		* [[Media:Assessing-the-Process-of-Creating-the-RRIF-Program-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Association of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy, Fall 2000, “Assessing the Process of Creating the RRIF Program”]]
	* [[Media:Getting-a-Lenders-Attention-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Progressive Railroading, June 1998, “Getting a Lender’s Attention”]]		* [[Media:Getting-a-Lenders-Attention-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Progressive Railroading, June 1998, “Getting a Lender’s Attention”]]<br> ====OnTrackWorld====
	==== ~~<i><b><u>Advisory Board</u> </b></i>~~ ====
	~~<big>''Daniel Burgess''</big>~~

	~~Local Chairman, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Division 456</br>~~

	~~<big>''Dr. Beverly A. Cigler''</big>~~

	~~Professor of Public Policy & Administration, Penn State Harrisburg</br>~~

	~~<big>''Steve Gothreau''</big>~~

	~~Norfolk Southern Rail Train & Engine Service (Retired)</br>~~

	~~<big>''Philip Mortimer''</big></br>~~
	~~Director, TruckTrain Industries~~

	~~<big>''Mingzhou Jin, Ph.D.''</big></br>~~
	~~Associate Head Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Tennessee~~

	~~<big>''Brian Rademacher''</big>~~

	~~CEcD Economic Development Director, City of Ormond Beach</br>~~

	~~<big>''Karen Risa Robbins''</big>~~

	~~Principal, Washington Progress Group</br>~~

	~~<big>''Peter Schwartzman''</big>~~

	~~Associate Professor & Chair, Knox College Environmental Studies Program</br>~~

	~~<big>''Dr. Joseph Schwieterman''</big>~~

	~~Director, DePaul University, Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development~~



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 * [[Media:Assessing-the-Process-of-Creating-the-RRIF-Program-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf|Association of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy, Fall 2000, “Assessing the Process of Creating the RRIF Program”]]
 * [[Media:Getting-a-Lenders-Attention-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf|Progressive Railroading, June 1998, “Getting a Lender’s Attention”]]
 ==== <i><b><u>Advisory Board</u> </b></i> ====
 <big>''Daniel Burgess''</big>

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<h1> About OnTrackWorld </h1>
'''OnTrackWorld's''' predecessor '''OnTrackNorthAmerica''' (OTNA) was founded by '''Michael Sussman''' in 2007 as a nonprofit 501c3 industrial policy institute co-leading society in redesigning industrial systems to support sustainable life. This mission was expanded in 2026 with the launch of OnTrackWorld, (registered in Pennsylvania as a Benefit Corporation). Michael Sussman began his career in transportation in 1994 by launching [https://strategicrail.com Strategic Rail Finance], a trusted advisory firm, and has since advised on infrastructure-related projects, companies, and systems for private and public sector clients in forty-six U.S. states and four Canadian provinces. [[https://strategicrail.com/case-studies/ View SRF case studies]]

At OnTrackWorld, we value objectivity, non-partisanship, and autonomy from any financial, political, or personal interests. We are committed to industrial systems that are financially profitable and sustainable. 
OTNA has developed state and regional plans, tools, analyses, and paradigms supporting these values. 
* In 2023, OTNA led a four-county stakeholder process in New Mexico in the aftermath of a 350,000-acre forest fire resulting in the [[New Mexico Sustainable Forestry Business Plan|New Mexico Forestry Business Plan]].
* In 2021, OTNA convened hundreds of transportation stakeholders to create [[Nevada’s 2021 State Rail Plan]], a new whole-systems paradigm for statewide rail-enabled economic development.
* On December 11, 2008, OTNA [[Media:Resolution-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf|gathered industry and government leaders in the U.S. Capitol Building]] to set a new collaborative framework for freight rail transportation efficiency.
* On December 8, 1998, OTNA convened [[Media:1998-Invitation-US-Congressional-Briefing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf|a rail transportation educational event in the U.S. Capitol Building]] for 55 congressional staff.

OnTrackNorthAmerica Frequently Collaborates with Partners in Academia 

* Dr. Barbara Gray, founder of Penn State University’s Center for Research in Conflict and Negotiation, has contributed significantly to OTNA’s work.
* The University of Tennessee’s [https://isse.utk.edu/ Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment] provided research assistance for OTNA’s Land Freight Lifecycle Impact Calculator.
* Philadelphia’s Temple University hosted Michael’s talk, [[How Collaboration, Trust, and Railroads Will Save the World|“How Collaboration, Trust, and Railroads Will Save the World,”]] on December 5th, 2023.
* The Transportation Research Forum honored Michael with its 2024 annual [https://trforum.org/presidents-award/ President’s Award].
* Michael serves on the Industry Advisory Board of the six-university consortium, [https://fersc.utk.edu/ Center for Freight Transportation and Efficient & Resilient Supply Chains]

He has contributed to improving public policy by meeting with staff or leaders of 69 U.S. Senate and 195 U.S. House offices. 

* In March of 2011, Michael was the only private sector invitee to a [[Media:2011-Invitation-US-Congress-Rail-Workshop-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf|U.S. House Railroad Subcommittee Staff Workshop]] to explore ways to improve the FRA RRIF loan program.
* On February 17, 2011, [[Media:2011-Testimony-US-Congressional-Hearing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf|he testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Railroad Subcommittee]] on reforms to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.
* On October 19, 2005, [[Media:2005-Testimony-Surface-Transportation-Board-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf|he spoke before the Surface Transportation Board]] on the 25th anniversary of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980.

Representative acknowledgments of these efforts:

* Thank you letters from [[Media:Thank-You-Letter-US-Rep-Wolf-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf|Republican House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Frank Wolf]] and [https://work.ontracknorthamerica.org/images/3/3e/Thank-You-Letter-US-Sen-Rockefeller-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller’s Chief of Staff].
* In 2003, he contributed to Washington State produce shippers by designing and writing important elements of the [[Media:2003-Reference-Letter-2-WSDOT-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf|Washington State Produce Railcar Pool Act]] as passed by the 2003 state legislature.
* In 1999, he worked with the Federal Railroad Administration to eliminate audited financial statement requirements for Class II and III railroads from the [[Media:OMB-Caused-the-Delay-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf|Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing Act (RRIF loan program)]].
* In November of 1997 he was responsible for making freight rail projects eligible in [[Media:OnTrackNorthAmerica-105v106.pdf|H.R.115 – the National Infrastructure Development Act]].

Michael‘s writing has been published in many transportation industry journals:

* [[Media:December 2014 Railway Age Perspective.pdf|Railway Age, December 2014, “Revitalizing Direct Rail Service”]]
* [[Media:A-RRIF-Centered-Capitalization-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf|Railway Age, April 2011, “A RRIF-Centered Capitalization Growth Strategy”]]
* [[Media:Leveraging-Capital-for-the-Entire-Industry-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf|Railway Age, September 2008, “Leveraging Capital for the Entire Industry”]]
* [[Media:Regional-and-Short-Line-RRs-in-the-US-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf|Transportation Quarterly, Fall 2002, “Regional and Short Line Railroads in the United States”]]
* [[Media:Assessing-the-Process-of-Creating-the-RRIF-Program-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf|Association of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy, Fall 2000, “Assessing the Process of Creating the RRIF Program”]]
* [[Media:Getting-a-Lenders-Attention-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf|Progressive Railroading, June 1998, “Getting a Lender’s Attention”]]
==== Board of Trustees ====
<big>''Michael Sussman''</big>

Chairman, OnTrackNorthAmerica and Chairman & CEO, Strategic Rail Finance

<big>''Eugene N. (“Gene”) Cipriani''</big>

Attorney; former advisor to the United States Railway Association (U.S.R.A.); former in-house corporate counsel for Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

<big>''Daniel R. Elliott''</big>

Transportation Attorney, Former Chairman of U.S. Surface Transportation Board

<big>''R. Powell Felix''</big>

Founder, Indiana Boxcar Corporation

<big>''Jim Hoecker''</big>

Founder, Hoecker Energy Law & Policy PLLC, former Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

<big>''Arthur Menko''</big>

Founder and President of Telcodata and Business Planning, Inc

<big>''John Higgins''</big>

Director, RIST Transport – Retired; 45 years in transportation operations, sales, linehaul, and contract negotiations.

 

==== Advisory Board ====
<big>''Daniel Burgess''</big>

Local Chairman, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Division 456

<big>''Dr. Beverly A. Cigler''</big>

Professor of Public Policy & Administration, Penn State Harrisburg

<big>''Steve Gothreau''</big>

Norfolk Southern Rail Train & Engine Service (Retired)

<big>''Philip Mortimer''</big>
Director, TruckTrain Industries

<big>''Mingzhou Jin, Ph.D.''</big>
Associate Head Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Tennessee

<big>''Brian Rademacher''</big>

CEcD Economic Development Director, City of Ormond Beach

<big>''Karen Risa Robbins''</big>

Principal, Washington Progress Group

<big>''Peter Schwartzman''</big>

Associate Professor & Chair, Knox College Environmental Studies Program

<big>''Dr. Joseph Schwieterman''</big>

Director, DePaul University, Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development

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====OnTrackNorthAmerica====
[[Special:Contact|Contact us]]
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<big>'''1700 Sansom Street, Suite 701'''

'''Philadelphia, PA 19103 USA'''

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	* In 2023, OTNA led a four-county stakeholder process in New Mexico in the aftermath of a 350,000-acre forest fire resulting in the [[New Mexico Sustainable Forestry Business Plan\|New Mexico Forestry Business Plan]].		* In 2023, OTNA led a four-county stakeholder process in New Mexico in the aftermath of a 350,000-acre forest fire resulting in the [[New Mexico Sustainable Forestry Business Plan\|New Mexico Forestry Business Plan]].
	* In 2021, OTNA convened hundreds of transportation stakeholders to create [[Nevada’s 2021 State Rail Plan]], a new whole-systems paradigm for statewide rail-enabled economic development.		* In 2021, OTNA convened hundreds of transportation stakeholders to create [[Nevada’s 2021 State Rail Plan]], a new whole-systems paradigm for statewide rail-enabled economic development.
	* On December 11, 2008, SRF [[~~index.php?title=~~Media:Resolution-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|gathered industry and government leaders in the U.S. Capitol Building]] to set a new collaborative framework for freight rail transportation efficiency.		* On December 11, 2008, SRF [[Media:Resolution-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|gathered industry and government leaders in the U.S. Capitol Building]] to set a new collaborative framework for freight rail transportation efficiency.
	* On December 8, 1998, SRF convened [[~~index.php?title=~~Media:1998-Invitation-US-Congressional-Briefing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|a rail transportation educational event in the U.S. Capitol Building]] for 55 congressional staff.		* On December 8, 1998, SRF convened [[Media:1998-Invitation-US-Congressional-Briefing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|a rail transportation educational event in the U.S. Capitol Building]] for 55 congressional staff.


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	<b>He has contributed </b><b>to </b><b>improving public policy by meeting with s</b><b>taff or leaders of 6</b><b>9</b> <b>U.S. Senate and 1</b><b>9</b><b>5</b><b> U.S. House offices</b><b>. </b>		<b>He has contributed </b><b>to </b><b>improving public policy by meeting with s</b><b>taff or leaders of 6</b><b>9</b> <b>U.S. Senate and 1</b><b>9</b><b>5</b><b> U.S. House offices</b><b>. </b>

	* In March of 2011, Michael was the only private sector invitee to a [[~~index.php?title=~~Media:2011-Invitation-US-Congress-Rail-Workshop-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|U.S. House Railroad Subcommittee Staff Workshop]] to explore ways to improve the FRA RRIF loan program.		* In March of 2011, Michael was the only private sector invitee to a [[Media:2011-Invitation-US-Congress-Rail-Workshop-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|U.S. House Railroad Subcommittee Staff Workshop]] to explore ways to improve the FRA RRIF loan program.
	* On February 17, 2011, [[~~index.php?title=~~Media:2011-Testimony-US-Congressional-Hearing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Railroad Subcommittee]] on reforms to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.		* On February 17, 2011, [[Media:2011-Testimony-US-Congressional-Hearing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Railroad Subcommittee]] on reforms to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.
	* On October 19, 2005, [[~~index.php?title=~~Media:2005-Testimony-Surface-Transportation-Board-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he spoke before the Surface Transportation Board]] on the 25th anniversary of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980.		* On October 19, 2005, [[Media:2005-Testimony-Surface-Transportation-Board-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he spoke before the Surface Transportation Board]] on the 25th anniversary of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980.


	<b>Representative acknowledgments of these efforts:</b>		<b>Representative acknowledgments of these efforts:</b>

	* Thank you letters from [[~~index.php?title=~~Media:Thank-You-Letter-US-Rep-Wolf-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Republican House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Frank Wolf]] and [https://work.ontracknorthamerica.org/images/3/3e/Thank-You-Letter-US-Sen-Rockefeller-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller’s Chief of Staff].		* Thank you letters from [[Media:Thank-You-Letter-US-Rep-Wolf-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Republican House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Frank Wolf]] and [https://work.ontracknorthamerica.org/images/3/3e/Thank-You-Letter-US-Sen-Rockefeller-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller’s Chief of Staff].
	* In 2003, he contributed to Washington State produce shippers by designing and writing important elements of the [[~~index.php?title=~~Media:2003-Reference-Letter-2-WSDOT-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Washington State Produce Railcar Pool Act]] as passed by the 2003 state legislature.		* In 2003, he contributed to Washington State produce shippers by designing and writing important elements of the [[Media:2003-Reference-Letter-2-WSDOT-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Washington State Produce Railcar Pool Act]] as passed by the 2003 state legislature.
	* In 1999, he worked with the Federal Railroad Administration to eliminate audited financial statement requirements for Class II and III railroads from the [[~~index.php?title=~~Media:OMB-Caused-the-Delay-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing Act (RRIF loan program)]].		* In 1999, he worked with the Federal Railroad Administration to eliminate audited financial statement requirements for Class II and III railroads from the [[Media:OMB-Caused-the-Delay-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing Act (RRIF loan program)]].
	* In November of 1997 he was responsible for making freight rail projects eligible in [[~~index.php?title=~~Media:OnTrackNorthAmerica-105v106.pdf\|H.R.115 – the National Infrastructure Development Act]].		* In November of 1997 he was responsible for making freight rail projects eligible in [[Media:OnTrackNorthAmerica-105v106.pdf\|H.R.115 – the National Infrastructure Development Act]].


	<b>Michael‘s writing has been published in many transportation industry journals:</b>		<b>Michael‘s writing has been published in many transportation industry journals:</b>

	* [[~~index.php?title=~~Media:December 2014 Railway Age Perspective.pdf\|Railway Age, December 2014, “Revitalizing Direct Rail Service”]]		* [[Media:December 2014 Railway Age Perspective.pdf\|Railway Age, December 2014, “Revitalizing Direct Rail Service”]]
	* [[~~index.php?title=~~Media:A-RRIF-Centered-Capitalization-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, April 2011, “A RRIF-Centered Capitalization Growth Strategy”]]		* [[Media:A-RRIF-Centered-Capitalization-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, April 2011, “A RRIF-Centered Capitalization Growth Strategy”]]
	* [[~~index.php?title=~~Media:Leveraging-Capital-for-the-Entire-Industry-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, September 2008, “Leveraging Capital for the Entire Industry”]]		* [[Media:Leveraging-Capital-for-the-Entire-Industry-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, September 2008, “Leveraging Capital for the Entire Industry”]]
	* [[~~index.php?title=~~Media:Regional-and-Short-Line-RRs-in-the-US-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Transportation Quarterly, Fall 2002, “Regional and Short Line Railroads in the United States”]]		* [[Media:Regional-and-Short-Line-RRs-in-the-US-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Transportation Quarterly, Fall 2002, “Regional and Short Line Railroads in the United States”]]
	* [[~~index.php?title=~~Media:Assessing-the-Process-of-Creating-the-RRIF-Program-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Association of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy, Fall 2000, “Assessing the Process of Creating the RRIF Program”]]		* [[Media:Assessing-the-Process-of-Creating-the-RRIF-Program-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Association of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy, Fall 2000, “Assessing the Process of Creating the RRIF Program”]]
	* [[~~index.php?title=~~Media:Getting-a-Lenders-Attention-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Progressive Railroading, June 1998, “Getting a Lender’s Attention”]]		* [[Media:Getting-a-Lenders-Attention-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Progressive Railroading, June 1998, “Getting a Lender’s Attention”]]
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	* In 2023, OTNA led a four-county stakeholder process in New Mexico in the aftermath of a 350,000-acre forest fire resulting in the [[New Mexico Sustainable Forestry Business Plan\|New Mexico Forestry Business Plan]].		* In 2023, OTNA led a four-county stakeholder process in New Mexico in the aftermath of a 350,000-acre forest fire resulting in the [[New Mexico Sustainable Forestry Business Plan\|New Mexico Forestry Business Plan]].
	* In 2021, OTNA convened hundreds of transportation stakeholders to create [[Nevada’s 2021 State Rail Plan]], a new whole-systems paradigm for statewide rail-enabled economic development.		* In 2021, OTNA convened hundreds of transportation stakeholders to create [[Nevada’s 2021 State Rail Plan]], a new whole-systems paradigm for statewide rail-enabled economic development.
	* On December 11, 2008, SRF [[Media:Resolution-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|gathered industry and government leaders in the U.S. Capitol Building]] to set a new collaborative framework for freight rail transportation efficiency.		* On December 11, 2008, SRF [[index.php?title=Media:Resolution-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|gathered industry and government leaders in the U.S. Capitol Building]] to set a new collaborative framework for freight rail transportation efficiency.
	* On December 8, 1998, SRF convened [[Media:1998-Invitation-US-Congressional-Briefing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|a rail transportation educational event in the U.S. Capitol Building]] for 55 congressional staff.		* On December 8, 1998, SRF convened [[index.php?title=Media:1998-Invitation-US-Congressional-Briefing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|a rail transportation educational event in the U.S. Capitol Building]] for 55 congressional staff.


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	<b>He has contributed </b><b>to </b><b>improving public policy by meeting with s</b><b>taff or leaders of 6</b><b>9</b> <b>U.S. Senate and 1</b><b>9</b><b>5</b><b> U.S. House offices</b><b>. </b>		<b>He has contributed </b><b>to </b><b>improving public policy by meeting with s</b><b>taff or leaders of 6</b><b>9</b> <b>U.S. Senate and 1</b><b>9</b><b>5</b><b> U.S. House offices</b><b>. </b>

	* In March of 2011, Michael was the only private sector invitee to a [[Media:2011-Invitation-US-Congress-Rail-Workshop-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|U.S. House Railroad Subcommittee Staff Workshop]] to explore ways to improve the FRA RRIF loan program.		* In March of 2011, Michael was the only private sector invitee to a [[index.php?title=Media:2011-Invitation-US-Congress-Rail-Workshop-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|U.S. House Railroad Subcommittee Staff Workshop]] to explore ways to improve the FRA RRIF loan program.
	* On February 17, 2011, [[Media:2011-Testimony-US-Congressional-Hearing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Railroad Subcommittee]] on reforms to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.		* On February 17, 2011, [[index.php?title=Media:2011-Testimony-US-Congressional-Hearing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Railroad Subcommittee]] on reforms to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.
	* On October 19, 2005, [[Media:2005-Testimony-Surface-Transportation-Board-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he spoke before the Surface Transportation Board]] on the 25th anniversary of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980.		* On October 19, 2005, [[index.php?title=Media:2005-Testimony-Surface-Transportation-Board-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he spoke before the Surface Transportation Board]] on the 25th anniversary of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980.


	<b>Representative acknowledgments of these efforts:</b>		<b>Representative acknowledgments of these efforts:</b>

	* Thank you letters from [[Media:Thank-You-Letter-US-Rep-Wolf-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Republican House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Frank Wolf]] and [https://work.ontracknorthamerica.org/images/3/3e/Thank-You-Letter-US-Sen-Rockefeller-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller’s Chief of Staff].		* Thank you letters from [[index.php?title=Media:Thank-You-Letter-US-Rep-Wolf-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Republican House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Frank Wolf]] and [https://work.ontracknorthamerica.org/images/3/3e/Thank-You-Letter-US-Sen-Rockefeller-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller’s Chief of Staff].
	* In 2003, he contributed to Washington State produce shippers by designing and writing important elements of the [[Media:2003-Reference-Letter-2-WSDOT-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Washington State Produce Railcar Pool Act]] as passed by the 2003 state legislature.		* In 2003, he contributed to Washington State produce shippers by designing and writing important elements of the [[index.php?title=Media:2003-Reference-Letter-2-WSDOT-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Washington State Produce Railcar Pool Act]] as passed by the 2003 state legislature.
	* In 1999, he worked with the Federal Railroad Administration to eliminate audited financial statement requirements for Class II and III railroads from the [[Media:OMB-Caused-the-Delay-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing Act (RRIF loan program)]].		* In 1999, he worked with the Federal Railroad Administration to eliminate audited financial statement requirements for Class II and III railroads from the [[index.php?title=Media:OMB-Caused-the-Delay-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing Act (RRIF loan program)]].
	* In November of 1997 he was responsible for making freight rail projects eligible in [[Media:OnTrackNorthAmerica-105v106.pdf\|H.R.115 – the National Infrastructure Development Act]].		* In November of 1997 he was responsible for making freight rail projects eligible in [[index.php?title=Media:OnTrackNorthAmerica-105v106.pdf\|H.R.115 – the National Infrastructure Development Act]].


	<b>Michael‘s writing has been published in many transportation industry journals:</b>		<b>Michael‘s writing has been published in many transportation industry journals:</b>

	* [[Media:December 2014 Railway Age Perspective.pdf\|Railway Age, December 2014, “Revitalizing Direct Rail Service”]]		* [[index.php?title=Media:December 2014 Railway Age Perspective.pdf\|Railway Age, December 2014, “Revitalizing Direct Rail Service”]]
	* [[Media:A-RRIF-Centered-Capitalization-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, April 2011, “A RRIF-Centered Capitalization Growth Strategy”]]		* [[index.php?title=Media:A-RRIF-Centered-Capitalization-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, April 2011, “A RRIF-Centered Capitalization Growth Strategy”]]
	* [[Media:Leveraging-Capital-for-the-Entire-Industry-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, September 2008, “Leveraging Capital for the Entire Industry”]]		* [[index.php?title=Media:Leveraging-Capital-for-the-Entire-Industry-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, September 2008, “Leveraging Capital for the Entire Industry”]]
	* [[Media:Regional-and-Short-Line-RRs-in-the-US-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Transportation Quarterly, Fall 2002, “Regional and Short Line Railroads in the United States”]]		* [[index.php?title=Media:Regional-and-Short-Line-RRs-in-the-US-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Transportation Quarterly, Fall 2002, “Regional and Short Line Railroads in the United States”]]
	* [[Media:Assessing-the-Process-of-Creating-the-RRIF-Program-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Association of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy, Fall 2000, “Assessing the Process of Creating the RRIF Program”]]		* [[index.php?title=Media:Assessing-the-Process-of-Creating-the-RRIF-Program-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Association of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy, Fall 2000, “Assessing the Process of Creating the RRIF Program”]]
	* [[Media:Getting-a-Lenders-Attention-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Progressive Railroading, June 1998, “Getting a Lender’s Attention”]]~~<br> ====OnTrackWorld====~~		* [[index.php?title=Media:Getting-a-Lenders-Attention-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Progressive Railroading, June 1998, “Getting a Lender’s Attention”]]
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	* In 2023, OTNA led a four-county stakeholder process in New Mexico in the aftermath of a 350,000-acre forest fire resulting in the [[New Mexico Sustainable Forestry Business Plan\|New Mexico Forestry Business Plan]].		* In 2023, OTNA led a four-county stakeholder process in New Mexico in the aftermath of a 350,000-acre forest fire resulting in the [[New Mexico Sustainable Forestry Business Plan\|New Mexico Forestry Business Plan]].
	* In 2021, OTNA convened hundreds of transportation stakeholders to create [[Nevada’s 2021 State Rail Plan]], a new whole-systems paradigm for statewide rail-enabled economic development.		* In 2021, OTNA convened hundreds of transportation stakeholders to create [[Nevada’s 2021 State Rail Plan]], a new whole-systems paradigm for statewide rail-enabled economic development.
	* On December 11, 2008, OTNA [[~~Index.php?title=~~Media:Resolution-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|gathered industry and government leaders in the U.S. Capitol Building]] to set a new collaborative framework for freight rail transportation efficiency.		* On December 11, 2008, OTNA [[Media:Resolution-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|gathered industry and government leaders in the U.S. Capitol Building]] to set a new collaborative framework for freight rail transportation efficiency.
	* On December 8, 1998, OTNA convened [[~~Index.php?title=~~Media:1998-Invitation-US-Congressional-Briefing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|a rail transportation educational event in the U.S. Capitol Building]] for 55 congressional staff.		* On December 8, 1998, OTNA convened [[Media:1998-Invitation-US-Congressional-Briefing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|a rail transportation educational event in the U.S. Capitol Building]] for 55 congressional staff.


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	<b>He has contributed </b><b>to </b><b>improving public policy by meeting with s</b><b>taff or leaders of 6</b><b>9</b> <b>U.S. Senate and 1</b><b>9</b><b>5</b><b> U.S. House offices</b><b>. </b>		<b>He has contributed </b><b>to </b><b>improving public policy by meeting with s</b><b>taff or leaders of 6</b><b>9</b> <b>U.S. Senate and 1</b><b>9</b><b>5</b><b> U.S. House offices</b><b>. </b>

	* In March of 2011, Michael was the only private sector invitee to a [[~~Index.php?title=~~Media:2011-Invitation-US-Congress-Rail-Workshop-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|U.S. House Railroad Subcommittee Staff Workshop]] to explore ways to improve the FRA RRIF loan program.		* In March of 2011, Michael was the only private sector invitee to a [[Media:2011-Invitation-US-Congress-Rail-Workshop-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|U.S. House Railroad Subcommittee Staff Workshop]] to explore ways to improve the FRA RRIF loan program.
	* On February 17, 2011, [[~~Index.php?title=~~Media:2011-Testimony-US-Congressional-Hearing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Railroad Subcommittee]] on reforms to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.		* On February 17, 2011, [[Media:2011-Testimony-US-Congressional-Hearing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Railroad Subcommittee]] on reforms to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.
	* On October 19, 2005, [[~~Index.php?title=~~Media:2005-Testimony-Surface-Transportation-Board-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he spoke before the Surface Transportation Board]] on the 25th anniversary of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980.		* On October 19, 2005, [[Media:2005-Testimony-Surface-Transportation-Board-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he spoke before the Surface Transportation Board]] on the 25th anniversary of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980.


	<b>Representative acknowledgments of these efforts:</b>		<b>Representative acknowledgments of these efforts:</b>

	* Thank you letters from [[~~Index.php?title=~~Media:Thank-You-Letter-US-Rep-Wolf-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Republican House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Frank Wolf]] and [https://work.ontracknorthamerica.org/images/3/3e/Thank-You-Letter-US-Sen-Rockefeller-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller’s Chief of Staff].		* Thank you letters from [[Media:Thank-You-Letter-US-Rep-Wolf-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Republican House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Frank Wolf]] and [https://work.ontracknorthamerica.org/images/3/3e/Thank-You-Letter-US-Sen-Rockefeller-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller’s Chief of Staff].
	* In 2003, he contributed to Washington State produce shippers by designing and writing important elements of the [[~~Index.php?title=~~Media:2003-Reference-Letter-2-WSDOT-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Washington State Produce Railcar Pool Act]] as passed by the 2003 state legislature.		* In 2003, he contributed to Washington State produce shippers by designing and writing important elements of the [[Media:2003-Reference-Letter-2-WSDOT-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Washington State Produce Railcar Pool Act]] as passed by the 2003 state legislature.
	* In 1999, he worked with the Federal Railroad Administration to eliminate audited financial statement requirements for Class II and III railroads from the [[~~Index.php?title=~~Media:OMB-Caused-the-Delay-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing Act (RRIF loan program)]].		* In 1999, he worked with the Federal Railroad Administration to eliminate audited financial statement requirements for Class II and III railroads from the [[Media:OMB-Caused-the-Delay-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing Act (RRIF loan program)]].
	* In November of 1997 he was responsible for making freight rail projects eligible in [[~~Index.php?title=~~Media:OnTrackNorthAmerica-105v106.pdf\|H.R.115 – the National Infrastructure Development Act]].		* In November of 1997 he was responsible for making freight rail projects eligible in [[Media:OnTrackNorthAmerica-105v106.pdf\|H.R.115 – the National Infrastructure Development Act]].


	<b>Michael‘s writing has been published in many transportation industry journals:</b>		<b>Michael‘s writing has been published in many transportation industry journals:</b>

	* [[~~Index.php?title=~~Media:December 2014 Railway Age Perspective.pdf\|Railway Age, December 2014, “Revitalizing Direct Rail Service”]]		* [[Media:December 2014 Railway Age Perspective.pdf\|Railway Age, December 2014, “Revitalizing Direct Rail Service”]]
	* [[~~Index.php?title=~~Media:A-RRIF-Centered-Capitalization-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, April 2011, “A RRIF-Centered Capitalization Growth Strategy”]]		* [[Media:A-RRIF-Centered-Capitalization-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, April 2011, “A RRIF-Centered Capitalization Growth Strategy”]]
	* [[~~Index.php?title=~~Media:Leveraging-Capital-for-the-Entire-Industry-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, September 2008, “Leveraging Capital for the Entire Industry”]]		* [[Media:Leveraging-Capital-for-the-Entire-Industry-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, September 2008, “Leveraging Capital for the Entire Industry”]]
	* [[~~Index.php?title=~~Media:Regional-and-Short-Line-RRs-in-the-US-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Transportation Quarterly, Fall 2002, “Regional and Short Line Railroads in the United States”]]		* [[Media:Regional-and-Short-Line-RRs-in-the-US-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Transportation Quarterly, Fall 2002, “Regional and Short Line Railroads in the United States”]]
	* [[~~Index.php?title=~~Media:Assessing-the-Process-of-Creating-the-RRIF-Program-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Association of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy, Fall 2000, “Assessing the Process of Creating the RRIF Program”]]		* [[Media:Assessing-the-Process-of-Creating-the-RRIF-Program-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Association of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy, Fall 2000, “Assessing the Process of Creating the RRIF Program”]]
	* [[~~Index.php?title=~~Media:Getting-a-Lenders-Attention-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Progressive Railroading, June 1998, “Getting a Lender’s Attention”]]		* [[Media:Getting-a-Lenders-Attention-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Progressive Railroading, June 1998, “Getting a Lender’s Attention”]]
	==== <i><b><u>Board of Trustees</u></b></i> ====		==== <i><b><u>Board of Trustees</u></b></i> ====
	<big>''Michael Sussman''</big>		<big>''Michael Sussman''</big>

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	* In 2023, OTNA led a four-county stakeholder process in New Mexico in the aftermath of a 350,000-acre forest fire resulting in the [[New Mexico Sustainable Forestry Business Plan\|New Mexico Forestry Business Plan]].		* In 2023, OTNA led a four-county stakeholder process in New Mexico in the aftermath of a 350,000-acre forest fire resulting in the [[New Mexico Sustainable Forestry Business Plan\|New Mexico Forestry Business Plan]].
	* In 2021, OTNA convened hundreds of transportation stakeholders to create [[Nevada’s 2021 State Rail Plan]], a new whole-systems paradigm for statewide rail-enabled economic development.		* In 2021, OTNA convened hundreds of transportation stakeholders to create [[Nevada’s 2021 State Rail Plan]], a new whole-systems paradigm for statewide rail-enabled economic development.
	* On December 11, 2008, OTNA [[~~index~~.php?title=Media:Resolution-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|gathered industry and government leaders in the U.S. Capitol Building]] to set a new collaborative framework for freight rail transportation efficiency.		* On December 11, 2008, OTNA [[Index.php?title=Media:Resolution-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|gathered industry and government leaders in the U.S. Capitol Building]] to set a new collaborative framework for freight rail transportation efficiency.
	* On December 8, 1998, OTNA convened [[~~index~~.php?title=Media:1998-Invitation-US-Congressional-Briefing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|a rail transportation educational event in the U.S. Capitol Building]] for 55 congressional staff.		* On December 8, 1998, OTNA convened [[Index.php?title=Media:1998-Invitation-US-Congressional-Briefing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|a rail transportation educational event in the U.S. Capitol Building]] for 55 congressional staff.


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	<b>He has contributed </b><b>to </b><b>improving public policy by meeting with s</b><b>taff or leaders of 6</b><b>9</b> <b>U.S. Senate and 1</b><b>9</b><b>5</b><b> U.S. House offices</b><b>. </b>		<b>He has contributed </b><b>to </b><b>improving public policy by meeting with s</b><b>taff or leaders of 6</b><b>9</b> <b>U.S. Senate and 1</b><b>9</b><b>5</b><b> U.S. House offices</b><b>. </b>

	* In March of 2011, Michael was the only private sector invitee to a [[~~index~~.php?title=Media:2011-Invitation-US-Congress-Rail-Workshop-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|U.S. House Railroad Subcommittee Staff Workshop]] to explore ways to improve the FRA RRIF loan program.		* In March of 2011, Michael was the only private sector invitee to a [[Index.php?title=Media:2011-Invitation-US-Congress-Rail-Workshop-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|U.S. House Railroad Subcommittee Staff Workshop]] to explore ways to improve the FRA RRIF loan program.
	* On February 17, 2011, [[~~index~~.php?title=Media:2011-Testimony-US-Congressional-Hearing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Railroad Subcommittee]] on reforms to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.		* On February 17, 2011, [[Index.php?title=Media:2011-Testimony-US-Congressional-Hearing-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Railroad Subcommittee]] on reforms to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.
	* On October 19, 2005, [[~~index~~.php?title=Media:2005-Testimony-Surface-Transportation-Board-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he spoke before the Surface Transportation Board]] on the 25th anniversary of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980.		* On October 19, 2005, [[Index.php?title=Media:2005-Testimony-Surface-Transportation-Board-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|he spoke before the Surface Transportation Board]] on the 25th anniversary of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980.


	<b>Representative acknowledgments of these efforts:</b>		<b>Representative acknowledgments of these efforts:</b>

	* Thank you letters from [[~~index~~.php?title=Media:Thank-You-Letter-US-Rep-Wolf-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Republican House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Frank Wolf]] and [https://work.ontracknorthamerica.org/images/3/3e/Thank-You-Letter-US-Sen-Rockefeller-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller’s Chief of Staff].		* Thank you letters from [[Index.php?title=Media:Thank-You-Letter-US-Rep-Wolf-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Republican House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Frank Wolf]] and [https://work.ontracknorthamerica.org/images/3/3e/Thank-You-Letter-US-Sen-Rockefeller-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller’s Chief of Staff].
	* In 2003, he contributed to Washington State produce shippers by designing and writing important elements of the [[~~index~~.php?title=Media:2003-Reference-Letter-2-WSDOT-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Washington State Produce Railcar Pool Act]] as passed by the 2003 state legislature.		* In 2003, he contributed to Washington State produce shippers by designing and writing important elements of the [[Index.php?title=Media:2003-Reference-Letter-2-WSDOT-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Washington State Produce Railcar Pool Act]] as passed by the 2003 state legislature.
	* In 1999, he worked with the Federal Railroad Administration to eliminate audited financial statement requirements for Class II and III railroads from the [[~~index~~.php?title=Media:OMB-Caused-the-Delay-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing Act (RRIF loan program)]].		* In 1999, he worked with the Federal Railroad Administration to eliminate audited financial statement requirements for Class II and III railroads from the [[Index.php?title=Media:OMB-Caused-the-Delay-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing Act (RRIF loan program)]].
	* In November of 1997 he was responsible for making freight rail projects eligible in [[~~index~~.php?title=Media:OnTrackNorthAmerica-105v106.pdf\|H.R.115 – the National Infrastructure Development Act]].		* In November of 1997 he was responsible for making freight rail projects eligible in [[Index.php?title=Media:OnTrackNorthAmerica-105v106.pdf\|H.R.115 – the National Infrastructure Development Act]].


	<b>Michael‘s writing has been published in many transportation industry journals:</b>		<b>Michael‘s writing has been published in many transportation industry journals:</b>

	* [[~~index~~.php?title=Media:December 2014 Railway Age Perspective.pdf\|Railway Age, December 2014, “Revitalizing Direct Rail Service”]]		* [[Index.php?title=Media:December 2014 Railway Age Perspective.pdf\|Railway Age, December 2014, “Revitalizing Direct Rail Service”]]
	* [[~~index~~.php?title=Media:A-RRIF-Centered-Capitalization-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, April 2011, “A RRIF-Centered Capitalization Growth Strategy”]]		* [[Index.php?title=Media:A-RRIF-Centered-Capitalization-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, April 2011, “A RRIF-Centered Capitalization Growth Strategy”]]
	* [[~~index~~.php?title=Media:Leveraging-Capital-for-the-Entire-Industry-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, September 2008, “Leveraging Capital for the Entire Industry”]]		* [[Index.php?title=Media:Leveraging-Capital-for-the-Entire-Industry-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Railway Age, September 2008, “Leveraging Capital for the Entire Industry”]]
	* [[~~index~~.php?title=Media:Regional-and-Short-Line-RRs-in-the-US-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Transportation Quarterly, Fall 2002, “Regional and Short Line Railroads in the United States”]]		* [[Index.php?title=Media:Regional-and-Short-Line-RRs-in-the-US-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Transportation Quarterly, Fall 2002, “Regional and Short Line Railroads in the United States”]]
	* [[~~index~~.php?title=Media:Assessing-the-Process-of-Creating-the-RRIF-Program-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Association of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy, Fall 2000, “Assessing the Process of Creating the RRIF Program”]]		* [[Index.php?title=Media:Assessing-the-Process-of-Creating-the-RRIF-Program-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Association of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy, Fall 2000, “Assessing the Process of Creating the RRIF Program”]]
	* [[~~index~~.php?title=Media:Getting-a-Lenders-Attention-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Progressive Railroading, June 1998, “Getting a Lender’s Attention”]]		* [[Index.php?title=Media:Getting-a-Lenders-Attention-OnTrackNorthAmerica.pdf\|Progressive Railroading, June 1998, “Getting a Lender’s Attention”]]
	==== <i><b><u>Board of Trustees</u></b></i> ====		==== <i><b><u>Board of Trustees</u></b></i> ====
	<big>''Michael Sussman''</big>		<big>''Michael Sussman''</big>
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