DC Representation

Capitol Hill

Ann Warner 

• Full time Federal Government Relations Services, including lobbying

• 35 Years in Aviation and Surface Transportation of which 10 Years in Freight Rail Shipping

• Focus on legislative policy changes to help STB better hold railroads accountable for reliable service at competitive rates

• Thru similar services provided to Freight Rail Customer Alliance, National Coal Transportation Association, National Industrial Transportation League unique synergies are created providing PRFBA robust representation in D.C. on freight rail shipping issues

Transportation Law 

Dan Elliott 

• Full time Legal Counsel

• Former Chairman of the STB

• 29 years involved with railroading

• 13 years working in Washington, D.C. 

• 7.5 years working at the STB 

• Focus on policies and regulations that will improve the service provided by the railroads and give the rail shippers a fairer shipping environment 

• Provide legal advice to PRFBA members on railroad issues

• House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 

• Rail Customer Public Assistance (RCPA) Office 

• Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council (RSTAC) 

• Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

• Surface Transportation Board