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Executive Board

Executive Board Officers must be members of a railroad in good standing and demonstrate a high level of commitment to the industry. These roles require a dedicated presence at monthly board meetings and active participation in planning and executing our signature annual events.

Executive Board Positions

President

Joey Evans

TNW Corporation

The President serves as the primary leader and spokesperson for the TSLRRA. This office sets the association’s strategic vision, presides over all Board and Annual meetings, and ensures the organization’s objectives align with the interests of the Texas short line rail community. The President works closely with committee chairs and state officials to advocate for the industry’s growth and sustainability.

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Vice President

Ross Lane

Assistant VP, Genesee & Wyoming​

The Vice President supports the President in all leadership capacities and is prepared to assume the duties of the presidency if necessary. This role often leads oversight of special projects and serves as a key liaison between the Executive Board and the various standing committees. The Vice President plays a critical role in membership development and long-term organizational planning.

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Secretary

Shariff Gonnella​

President, Brownsville Rio Grande

The Secretary is the official custodian of the association’s records and history. This office ensures the accuracy of all meeting minutes, maintains the official membership roster, and manages internal communications to ensure the Board remains compliant with association bylaws. The Secretary plays a vital role in maintaining transparency and organized governance for the TSLRRA.

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Treasurer

Rebecca Murphy

Owner & Administrative Officer, The TGB Group

The Treasurer serves as the financial steward of the TSLRRA. This office oversees all association funds, including budget preparation, financial reporting, and the collection of annual dues. The Treasurer ensures the organization maintains a sound financial position to fund advocacy efforts, events, and member resources, providing regular fiscal updates to the Executive Board.

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TSLRRA’s committees play a vital role in advancing the Texas short line and regional railroad industry through member engagement, strategic communications, impactful events, and a strong commitment to safety and advocacy.

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Joey Evans

Director, Business Support & Development, TNW Corporation

Joey is responsible for developing business relationships with new and existing customers while ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of TNW’s metric reporting system and technology integration. He has more than 23 years of experience in the railroad industry, serving as Operations Manager for a variety of short lines, and as a Director of Transportation Technology for Rail America, where, after a takeover by Genesee and Wyoming, Inc., he oversaw the automation of Genesee and Wyoming’s North American Railroads.

Ross Lane

Assistant VP, Genesee & Wyoming​

As Assistant Vice President of Government Affairs at Genesee & Wyoming, he leads public and government affairs strategy across a 14-state region, managing relationships with media, elected officials, civic leaders, and industry associations. With nearly a decade of railroad industry experience, his background includes corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, public policy, advocacy, and grant writing, helping advance the interests and long-term sustainability of the freight rail industry.

Shariff Gonnella​

President, Brownsville Rio Grande

Shariff brings more than 20 years of global experience in aviation, logistics, and transportation. Prior to joining OmniTRAX, he held senior leadership roles at Amazon, Convoy, Cargolux, and Singapore Airlines, managing complex operations and cross-functional teams across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. His background includes managing $1B+ transportation budgets, developing international logistics strategies, launching new markets, and leading operational scale-ups.

Rebecca Murphy

Owner & Administrative Officer, The TGB Group

With more than 27 years’ experience in the transportation industry, Rebecca Murphy is a key guiding force of TGB Group. Her roles of owner and administrative officer extend to many facets of our company’s operation. Rebecca’s expertise in logistics, pricing, freight shipment and international trade is part of the reason TGB is able to provide our clients with a level of service that passes all expectations. Rebecca’s primary daily responsibilities include coordination of human resources and accounts payable and receivable.