Tom Schlosser, CEO

Mr. Schlosser is a 36 year veteran of the railroad industry primarily in Executive leadership roles for Class 1 and Shortline railroad organizations. Prior to Global Rail Systems, his most recent roles included Senior Vice-President, Operations for RailAmerica. This role was preceded by serving Park Sierra Rail Group as President and Chief Operating Officer. Tom has been actively involved in various positions of the ASLRRA and currently serves as Chairman of the Board.

Coy Beaman, President and Founder

Coy has over 28 years of experience in the railroad industry. His experience includes fifteen years with Southern Pacific in Communications and Signals, four years with General Railway Signal as a Regional Sales Manager and most recently as a founder and Executive Vice President of RailComm, Inc. Coy's extensive railroad knowledge has proven to be a key factor in the development and application of the FAS-PAS System.

David Ruskauff, Executive Vice President Systems Engineering

David has over sixteen years of experience in the engineering and development of state-of-the-art railway applications and control systems. Prior to joining Global Rail Systems, David spent several years at RailComm Inc., where he was Director of Software Engineering. David also spent ten years at General Railway Signal/Alstom, where he successfully designed and managed the development of multiple railway control systems.  David is the designer of our Yard-Master™ control system.

John Cipollone, Vice President - GRS Signal Innovations

John is well known to every Signal Engineering professional in the industry. As a result of his work on modern signaling techniques at ElectroPneumatic, his development efforts at Harmon, and the consulting he provided on GE's recent updates to Electrocode 5, John's impact has been felt throughout the industry. John is responsible for the Global Rail Systems Signal Innovations CIP-1 and ATC-2 product lines, the vital timers, and the new crossing-warning products.

Ron Martin, Vice President Sales and Marketing

Ron brings over 24 years of experience in the rail industry with disciplines in the Operating, Engineering and Mechanical departments. Ron spent several years with Geismar Corporation, Canac, and Cattron progressing through sales and senior management positions. His experience and commitment to providing the highest level of customer support fits well with Global Rail Systems commitments.

M.J. Albright CFO

30+ years experience in the financial field. Prior experience with wholesale distribution, construction, and data communications industries. Graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and post graduate work at Columbia University.

Samuel de Jesus Vega Martinez, Director of Operations for Latin America

Samuel de Jesus Vega Martinez is a degreed Electronics Engineer who comes to Global Rail Systems with over 14 years of experience in various Signal positions with KCSM. Samuel Vega is the Director of Operations for Latin America and will be based in the Monterrey area. Samuel Vega’s experience in Signaling allows him a customers perspective in understanding strategic solutions to meet the customers needs. His background in electronics, his customer focus, dedication to support and his principled approach provide a solid foundation complimenting the efforts Global Rail Systems already has in place.

In addition to the management team, Global also derives benefit from its industry advisors and Board of Directors.