Founded in 1913, ASLRRA proudly represents the entrepreneurial owners and operators of short line and regional railroads throughout North America. These approximately 600 small businesses play a vital role in the hub-and-spoke transportation network, often providing the first-mile/last-mile connection between farmers and manufacturers and the ultimate consumer.
ASLRRA’s knowledgeable Government Affairs staff represents the short line industry on Capitol Hill in a wide ranging array of transportation, labor and tax issues. Led by Nicole Brewin, the team is available to answer questions about short line priorities, and to assist ASLRRA members in meeting with elected officials on Capitol Hill, or at their facility.
The Government Affairs staff is available to assist in answering questions regarding short line advocacy priorities.
Nicole Brewin manages all aspects of the ASLRRA congressional affairs program, including the development and execution of ASLRRA positions on relevant policy issues. She also manages the ASLRRA Legislative Policy Committee and the ASLRRA PAC.
Focus Areas:
Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Railroad Safety
Contact Info:
NBrewin@aslrra.org | (202) 585-3433
Richard Sherman supports the association’s efforts in a broad range of policy areas, with a particular focus on capital projects, infrastructure funding programs and agency procedures. Richard is an experienced federal grant writer, helping clients secure more than $200 million in grant funding over 19 separate awards.
Focus Areas:
Federal Grant Funding, 45G
Contact Info:
RSherman@aslrra.org | (202) 628-6726
Crystal Gitchell supports the safety, regulatory and legal teams on a range of regulatory and legislative issues. Crystal works closely with external coalition partners focused on truck size and weight, and crew size. She also serves as staff liaison to the Young Professionals Committee.
Focus Areas:
Modal Equity, Scheduling with Elected Officials, State-Level Transportation Issues
Contact Info:
CGitchell@aslrra.org | (202) 585-3442
