Managers

Bill Krestinski

Senior Engineering Specialist

Bill Krestinski joined RailTerm at start-up, bringing with him over thirty years of experience at Canadian Pacific Railway in design, construction, maintenance and management. At CPR, he provided engineering direction for 15,000 miles of track throughout North America and guided the amalgamation of CPR’s two eastern engineering departments. At the time of his retirement in 1996, he was a member of the Executive Team at CPR’s Eastern Business Unit, responsible for an annual payroll for 21,000 employees of $70 million and an annual budget of $195 million. Bill was also a consultant to a London-based CPR joint venture for a new freight rail service between the English Channel tunnel and London-The Midlands. He is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, (BSc Civil Engineering).

Dave McNeill

Senior Vice President

David is responsible for managing all the technological activities in addition to the management of the track and signal maintenance team for VIA Rail Canada, “Agence Métropolitaine de Transport” and for Capital Railway. Since he joined RailTerm in 2002, David was instrumental in the development of RailTerm’s track and signal maintenance business segment. He has over 38 years of experience in the railway industry. Prior to joining RailTerm, he was Manager, Quality Control, Signals and Communications; and Project Manager, Infrastructure Upgrade at Canadian National Railway (CNR). He was also Quality Control Supervisor (S & C, Eastern Canada), and Installation Supervisor (CN & AR Concepts). David was a member of the CNR committees that developed S & C Standards, CN Signal & Inspection Rules (SITR), S & C General Instructions (CNR), and Signal Design Review. He has trained extensively in Signal Systems and completed CNR management courses in Labor Relations, Process Management, Project Management, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Productive Supervision, Investigations, and Time Management.

Jason Fries

Vice President, Technology

Jason is responsible for the design and marketing of new technological tools dedicated to rail operations, including RailTerm’s state-of-the-art Rail Traffic Control software; the TrainMaster. Jason also provides support to the RailTerm Signal group. Jason is a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET). His areas of expertise include development of microprocessor based real-time Supervisory Control Systems, customization of Control/Monitoring and SCADA systems for railway and transit, design and configuration of communications system and installation & testing relay and microprocessor based interlockings for railway, subway and light rail transit. Jason also has substantial experience in project management. Prior to joining RailTerm, Jason worked as Manager, Transit/Special Projects for PNR RailWorks Inc. He previously was Manager, Rail Traffic Control Systems for AR Concepts USA Inc for over 11 years.

Marc-André Lamontagne

General Manager

Marc-André is responsible for managing all rail traffic control activities throughout North America, in addition to the management of RailTerm's general activities in Quebec. Prior to joining Railterm, Marc-André worked for over 30 years for Canadian Pacific Railway. He held various positions in the railway industry such as Rail Traffic Controller, System Implementation Specialist, Manager of Client Services, Project Development Officer, Operating Officer, Train Yard Coordinator and Pulldown Supervisor.

Phil Lemenchick

General Manager, Track Maintenance

Phil Lemenchick joined RailTerm in 1999 and is responsible for major projects. He was instrumental in the start-up of Capital Railway and for the maintenance contract for VIA Rail. Prior to joining RailTerm, he was with Canadian National Railway (CNR) and has 25 years of maintenance-of-way experience, both at the track maintenance and management levels. He completed CNR management courses such as: Management Appreciation Course, CWR Course, Welding Appreciation Course, Employee Relations Course, and the Dangerous Goods and Commodities Course, as well as other health and safety courses.

Ray McNeely

Senior Technical Advisor

Ray McNeely is responsible for RailTerm’s quality control systems. In 1999 he joined RailTerm as General Manager and was instrumental in the start-up of services for Capital Railway and for the track and signal maintenance contract for VIA Rail. Previously, Ray worked for 30 years for Canadian National Railway as Chief Rail Traffic Controller, Coordinator of Maintenance of Way Work Programs for the Great Lakes Region, and in senior management as Regional Operations Control Manager, in Moncton, New Brunswick. Ray was also responsible for the operation and movement of VIA Rail trains for 3 years as System Manager, Operations Control, in Montreal. He was employed for 8 years at Transport Canada as Operations Officer Rail Traffic Control, in Toronto Ontario.

Réal Morissette

Senior Vice-President

Réal Morissette is a senior advisor for RailTerm’s operations. He joined RailTerm in the fall of 2002, after thirty years at Canadian National Railway in operations, rail traffic control, rules and operating practices, project development, management-employee relations, and technical and rules instruction. Réal has completed York University’s New Managers Course and CNR internal courses in Productive Supervision, Management Values, Group Problem Solving, Effective Teamwork, Labor Relations, Accident Investigation, Improving Work Processes, Facilitator, Managing Our Business, and Performance Management.

Sheldon Wisson

Vice-President, Terminal Operations

Sheldon Wisson joined RailTerm in 1996 at the start-up of CPR Expressway and is responsible for all aspects of day-to-day terminal operations. A key player in opening of the Expressway terminal at Agincourt, he was also instrumental in the relocation of the West Toronto terminal to Milton. Sheldon has over 25 years of experience in the transportation industry, including 16 as a truck owner-operator. He is certified as an engine attendant, car inspector, TDG/HazMat, forklift cards, and in safety and regulatory affairs, fire safety, locomotive safety inspector. Sheldon has received numerous awards and certificates for safety and for “Train-The-Trainer”.