Railinc President Appointed to N.C. Technology Association Board of Directors
Cary, N.C. (March 15, 2010)—Railinc announced today that E. Allen West, president and chief executive officer, has been selected to serve on the N.C. Technology Association’s (NCTA) 2010 board of directors. West was officially named to the NCTA board at the organization’s annual meeting held Jan. 29 at the Embassy Suites in Cary.
“I’m honored to serve on the NCTA’s board,” West said. “NCTA is a leading advocate for North Carolina’s technology industry and plays a critical role in its continued growth and global competitiveness. It’s a privilege to be a part of this effort.”
West became Railinc’s president and CEO in 2006 after serving as the company’s vice president of business services and vice president of information technology. He has 25 years’ experience in information technology and business management with leading companies in the transportation sector including Sea-Land Service Inc.; Tenneco, Inc. and Norfolk Southern Corp. West is a charter member of the IBM Global Rail Innovation Center advisory board, has been recognized for his contributions to the development of certified project management professionals and is an active member of the NCTA. Under West’s leadership, Railinc received NCTA’s 21 Award in 2009 in the category of industry-driven technology company.
“Our board plays a crucial role in NCTA’s success and in our ability to bring our members the highest quality programs and events,” said Brooks Raiford, NCTA’s president and chief executive officer. “We are pleased to have Allen West serving on our board of directors, and we look forward to another successful year in 2010.”
About NCTA
The N.C. Technology Association’s mission is “Making North Carolina #1 in Technology and Technology #1 in North Carolina.” The organization does this through three main focus areas: executive engagement, public affairs and enabling member transition to a technology-enabled workforce. For more information, visit the NCTA website at www.nctechnology.org.
About Railinc
Railinc is the railroad industry’s innovative and reliable resource for IT and information services. The company deploys data that helps railroads, rail equipment owners and other industry participants manage their businesses more effectively and efficiently. Railinc is the largest single source of real-time, accurate interline rail data for the North American railroad system. Located in Cary, N.C., Railinc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads. For more information, please visit www.railinc.com.
“I’m honored to serve on the NCTA’s board,” West said. “NCTA is a leading advocate for North Carolina’s technology industry and plays a critical role in its continued growth and global competitiveness. It’s a privilege to be a part of this effort.”
West became Railinc’s president and CEO in 2006 after serving as the company’s vice president of business services and vice president of information technology. He has 25 years’ experience in information technology and business management with leading companies in the transportation sector including Sea-Land Service Inc.; Tenneco, Inc. and Norfolk Southern Corp. West is a charter member of the IBM Global Rail Innovation Center advisory board, has been recognized for his contributions to the development of certified project management professionals and is an active member of the NCTA. Under West’s leadership, Railinc received NCTA’s 21 Award in 2009 in the category of industry-driven technology company.
“Our board plays a crucial role in NCTA’s success and in our ability to bring our members the highest quality programs and events,” said Brooks Raiford, NCTA’s president and chief executive officer. “We are pleased to have Allen West serving on our board of directors, and we look forward to another successful year in 2010.”
About NCTA
The N.C. Technology Association’s mission is “Making North Carolina #1 in Technology and Technology #1 in North Carolina.” The organization does this through three main focus areas: executive engagement, public affairs and enabling member transition to a technology-enabled workforce. For more information, visit the NCTA website at www.nctechnology.org.
About Railinc
Railinc is the railroad industry’s innovative and reliable resource for IT and information services. The company deploys data that helps railroads, rail equipment owners and other industry participants manage their businesses more effectively and efficiently. Railinc is the largest single source of real-time, accurate interline rail data for the North American railroad system. Located in Cary, N.C., Railinc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads. For more information, please visit www.railinc.com.