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Roadlink’s Munro, Maersk’s Valentine Elected to IANA Board of Directors
CALVERTON, MD, November 17, 2008 – The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) announced today that George G. Baima, Executive Vice President of Pacella Trucking Express, Inc. is the 2008 winner of its prestigious Silver Kingpin Award, an award that recognizes individuals for their significant, long-term contributions to the intermodal industry.
The two newly-elected directors, who will take their seats on the Board beginning January 1, 2009, are Chris Munro, President and CEO, Roadlink, who will serve as an At-large board member and Patrick Valentine, Director – Safety and Regulatory Issues, Maersk Equipment Service Company, Inc. who will represent IANA’s Water Division on the board.
Re-elected directors include Steve Rubin, President, Seacastle Chassis, Seacastle, Inc. who will now represent the Supplier Division and Jim Handoush, President, Landstar Global Logistics, Inc., who will continue to serve on behalf of IANA’s IMC Division. All four were elected to three-year terms that expire in 2011.
“We are very fortunate to have Chris Munro and Patrick Valentine joining the Board. Their respective industry insight will greatly benefit the Association,” remarked Casey. “I am also very pleased that Jim Handoush and Steve Rubin will remain on the Board and continue to provide IANA with their leadership and expertise.”
According to IANA’s bylaws, the Board will vote in December to determine its executive committee for 2009.
IANA is North America's leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry. IANA's membership includes railroads, water carriers and stacktrain operators; port authorities; intermodal truckers and over-the-road highway carriers; intermodal marketing and logistics companies; and suppliers to the industry such as equipment manufacturers, intermodal leasing companies and consulting firms. IANA's associate members include shippers, academic institutions, government entities and non-profit associations.
