About the Intermodal Association of Chicago

Our Background
The group was founded in 1961 as a forum for railroad operation officials to discuss mutual challenges related to the emergence of "piggyback" transportation. Over the years we have expanded both our scope of membership and our types of activities. We were incorporated in 1987 under Illinois Not-for-Profit Corporation Act. In 1992 we changed our name from the "Piggyback Association of Chicago" to the "Intermodal Association of Chicago" to better reflect both trailer and containerization in the intermodal industry.

Our Activities
We hold seven dinner meetings each year consisting of a cocktail hour, dinner and a presentation by an industry participant.

We "tee-up" for two golf outings each summer so that our members can enjoy some informal time together.

We wind up each year with the December Christmas Party. This gala event is attended by industry representatives from throughout North America.

Over the years we have sponsored forums and seminars involving all aspects of the intermodal industry. Click here for our Events Schedule.

Constitution & By-Laws
The Intermodal Association of Chicago is a 501-C non-profit organization structured by a Constitution and set of By-Laws. To view a copy, please Contact Us.

Our Members
The Intermodal Association of Chicago (IAC) has a membership exceeding 700. Our members, while concentrated in Chicago, are all around the United States and Canada. Our members represent all facets of the intermodal industry, namely railroads, draymen, freight forwarders, intermodal marketing companies, maintenance and repair providers, equipment lessors, parts suppliers and many others.

The variety of participants at our meetings provides a lively forum for discussion of issues confronting the intermodal industry from a variety of viewpoints.

Benefits of Membership
Our members enjoy lively and stimulating conversation at the monthly meetings and other events. Members qualify for door prizes at the meetings.

The Association provides scholarships for members and their immediate dependents.

Members who attend our meetings are up to date as to developments in the industry.

Dues
Annual dues are $50.00 per year, effective January 1 through Dec 31 of the year paid. Click here to see if you are a member or to become member: Membership.

Intermodal Association of Chicago - Past Presidents

1961	Ralph Webster - Pennsylvania Railroad
1962	William Sarakenoff - Milwaukee Railroad
1963	Edward Frey - Santa Fe Railroad
1964	Gordon Miller - Wabash Railroad
1965	Fred Mitchell - Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad
1966	Fred Lawson - Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
1967	Royce Cornell - Norfolk & Western Railroad
1968	Don Miller - Milwaukee Railroad
1969	Paul Johnson - Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
1970	Joe Urschel - Norfolk & Western Railroad
1971	Joe Schuetter - Rock Island Railroad
1972	Art Sewell - Southern Railway
1973	William Franklin - Rock Island Railroad
1974	Walter Stuhl - Chessie System
1975	Richard Dushek - Santa Fe Railroad
1976	Ted Campbell - Burlington Northern Railroad
1977	Al Engel - SCL / L & N Railroad
1978	Ray Ascencio - Conrail
1979	Robert Moline - Santa Fe Trails Transportation
1980	Don Drumtra - Norfolk & Western Railroad
1981	Robert M. Denny, Jr. - SOO Line Railroad
1982	Nicholas A. Cinquepalmi - Union Pacific Railroad
1983	Paul J. Rasmason - Grand Trunk Railway
1984	Susan R. Wiegner - Soo Line Railroad
1985	M. Keith Rankin - Conrail
1986	Paul W. Eggert - CP Rail System
1987	John J. Canty - CNW
1988	Thomas J. Kelley - SP Transportation
1989	Mel Hathaway - Iowa Interstate
1990	Harvey E. Dollars - Conrail
1991	Wayne P. Smolinski - Santa Fe Terminal Service
1992	Richard R. Urycki - CSX Intermodal

1993	Douglas G. Boggs - CN North America
1994	David A. Wilson - Wisconsin Central Ltd.
1995	Stephen A. Serio – CN Railway
1996	Joseph P. Sievert - TRRA of St. Louis
1997	Mary O'Brien - BNSF
1998	Bruce Betts - Iowa Interstate
1999	Alan B. Sherman - Union Pacific Railroad
2000	Greg Mangieri - Illinois Central Railroad
2001	Chris Davis - CN / IC RR
2002	Dan Friberg - Vermont Railway
2003	Duane Torrence - Canadian Pacific Railway
2004	Ron Sucik - TTX Company
2005	Walter Helmus, Jr. – CCIB
2006	J. Michael Baker – CBA Tire
2007	Jerome (Jim) Miceli – Cushing Transportation
2008	Michael Murray – Seacastle Chassis
2009	Dennis Schmidt – Canadian Pacific Railway
2010	Amy Genobles – Milestone Equipment Corporation
2011	Joseph Blake – CCIB
2012	Jim Kramer – ContainerPort Group
2012	Jim Kramer (Jan-Jun) & Jason Hilsenbeck (Jul-Dec)
2014	Jason Hilsenbeck – LoadMatch & Drayage.com
2015	Michael Gicewicz – Nexus Distribution
2016	E.J. Bronwasser – NYK Line
2017	E.J. Bronwasser – NYK Line
2018	Mike Mays – ContainerPort Group
2019	Ryan Dromgoole – C.H. Robinson
2020	Greg Sand – Assurance Agency
2021	Jonathan Urban – ContainerPort Group
2022	Matt Bahena – Cargomatic
2023	Jason Hilsenbeck – LoadMatch & Drayage.com