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SERVING THE HEAVY & DIMENSIONAL TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY Become a 2024 Sponsor Click Here Registration Now Open! June 12 - 14, 2024 RICA 54th Annual Conference Hyatt Regency Savannah, GA Registration now includes your 2024 RICA Membership! Click below for information. Register Now Event Information WHO IS RICA? Volunteer Leadership RICA is a volunteer-run organization committed to providing great quality content, networking and events for Clearance professionals and the customers who use these services. View Officers Member Collaboration Our organization helps our members share ideas and resources aiding in the movement of dimensional shipping both by member interaction and in providing educational sessions. Join Us Scholarship Foundation The Jim Pearsall Memorial Scholarship Fund is offered to students who desire a career in the transportation industry and are pursuing a degree or certificate in a transportation discipline. Learn More Donate to our Scholarship Fund Click Here ABOUT ABOUT The Railway Industrial Clearance Association (RICA) was founded in 1969 and is dedicated to serving the heavy and dimensional transportation industry. We are over 400 members strong and growing every year. Representation includes all aspects of logistics associated with the movement of dimensional cargo via Rail including: Major Class 1 Railroads Shippers Regional and short line railroads Riggers Port Authorities Expeditors Heavy Haul Motor Carriers Barge and Steamship lines Consultants and others involved in moving the "BIG STUFF" Learn More 2024 SPONSORS Elite Title CONTACT CONTACT Contact Us First Name Last Name Email Subject Message Submit Thanks for contacting us! Mailing Address 2020 N California Ave Ste 7 #362 Chicago, IL 60647-3923

Event Information June 12 - 14, 2024 Hyatt Regency Savannah 2 W Bay St Savannah, GA 31401 General Attendee Cost: $1200 Guest Cost: $600 RICA is excited to hold our 54th Annual Event at the Hyatt Regency Savannah, GA. Located on the riverfront in Savannah's Historic District, the event location is steps away from downtown monuments, shops, local restaurants and live music. ​ Click below to be directed to our improved registration platform. It is now a one stop shop to add golf to your registration. A 2024 RICA Membership is now included for everyone and updated weekly! Choose the "Register Now" button at the top right of the registration page. Then, on the next page, choose "General Attendee" from the "Registration Type" dropdown. For 2024 Sponsorship information, click here . Event Registration Book Hotel Room Agenda June 12, 2024 –––––– Jim Ormsby Golf Tournament 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 4:30 PM ET 1st and 2nd Timers Event 4:30 PM-5:30 PM Savannah River Lounge Opening Reception 5:30 PM-7:30 PM Regency Ballroom June 13, 2024 –––––– Exhibition Breakfast 8:00 AM-9:00 AM Regency Ballroom General Session 9:00 AM-11:45 AM Regency Ballroom Exhibition Lunch 11:45 AM-1:00 PM Regency Ballroom General Session 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Regency Ballroom Kasgro/TTX Evening Event 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Harborside Ballroom June 14, 2024 –––––– Exhibition Breakfast 8:00 AM-9:00 AM Regency Ballroom General Session 9:00 AM-11:45 AM Regency Ballroom Exhibition Lunch 11:45 AM-1:00 PM Regency Ballroom General Session Wrap 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Regency Ballroom AREMA Meeting 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Regency Ballroom

Sponsor Information Logos, Bios and Program Advertisements Thank you for your 2024 RICA Sponsorship! To show our appreciation, we want to feature your company in our annual program. Please click below for our guidelines per sponsorship and to upload your files. Please send all files by May 31, 2024. RICA Style Guide Send Files Payment by Check Please mail checks to: Railway Industrial Clearance Association 2020 N California Ave, Ste 7 #362 Chicago, IL 60647-3923 Attn: Benjamin Duvall Booths Below you will find links for important forms for your Sponsor booths. Freight and Storage Complete this form for sending and storing your booth items. Download Form Booth Amenities Does your booth need electricity or wifi? Please send this form. Download Form Furniture and Extras HostSouth, Eric Sean Kennedy 843-949-8887 Contact

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Attendee List We are excited to have over 200 attendees for the 2023 RICA Event! Amtrak Patrick Ackroyd Tom McNasby Jr Bay Crane AJ Bush Andy Burns Chris Engler Valerio Colonna BBC Chartering USA, LLC Edwin Bastian Jennifer Thornton Berghorst & Son, Inc. David Vanthul Bertling Logistics, Inc. Keith Lincoln BNSF Logistics Robert Sutton Michael Gallagher Bryan Frana Mark Kella Becky Dunn BNSF Railway Gregory McComas Leah Cassidy Benjamin Banks Jessica Pendleton Theresa Lorinser Cally Hardy Buckingham Heavy Transport Michael Brovont Anna Brovont Aaron Smith Jamin Buckingham Central Oceans USA Taryn Bobbitt Kiersten Boehle Todd Alexander Theo Vallas Ceres Barge Line Steve Frank Eric Greenwalt CME Terminal Paul Dengel CN Iris Thornton Colliers Engineering & Design Ryan Leonard Clay Wygant COLOSSAL TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS Lindsey Del Favero Lacy Elliott Chris Johnson William Taylor Nestor Bernabe Convoy Logistics Providers Sercan Yucel CSX Transportation Charlie McDaniel Janet Hicks Frank Dougherty Dan Labyak Michael Hamilton deugro (USA), Inc. Stefan Welch Mohamed El Tantawy Serge Turcotte DODX Ben Jensen Harry Statia Donjon Marine Co., Inc. Steven Newes Edison Electric Institute Wallace Mealiea Edwards Moving & Rigging, Inc. John Vaughan Wesley Knapp Randy Staley Kevin Williams Carlos Stolzenbach Larry Fye Evans Transportation Services Inc Laura Sturm Float Freight Nick Crow Chuck Paddock FRACHT Group Javier Villaraus Aaron North Agustin Berastain Mark Lockwood Janice Rowland Kevin Casey G&L Corporation Trevor Stanley Brice Lantz Kevin Gillian GE Vernova Rocco Piccirillo Gulf & Atlantic Railways Cassie Dull Gulf and Atlantic Maritime Services Rob Collins Heavy Haul Solutions, LLC Igor Tekmenzhi Daniel Kulava HICO America Joseph Locke Hitachi Energy Jason Fielder Faizan Hamidi HLI Rail & Rigging Raul Chakalis Gerardo Cerdio Shannon Neal Dave Beggs Pedro Nava HWP Rigging Steve Hentrich Hyundai Electric America Seungcheol Lee Indiana Economic Development Corporation Ben Smith Emma Schuster INDIANA HARBOR BELT RAILROAD CO Patrick McShane IRH Ron Montgomery J E Oswalt Sons Heavy Hauling Rigging Inc Philip Tomlinson John Cockerill Derek Deterding Kasgro Rail Corporation Kenneth Heydorn Jeffrey Plut Joseph Boehle Rick Ford Terra Senn Jeff Ketterman Nicholas Hinsch Leica Geosystems Charles Ramsbottom Ted Miller Falyn Coleman-Wright Logistec Terminals, Inc Bill Ring Logistics Plus Nick Faw Patrick Steele Logisticus Jeff Thoreson Logisticus Group William Stephan Vikash Patel Logisticus Technology Solutions Robert Sweatman Conner Klein Loup Logistics, A Subsidiary of Union Pacific Lisa Tarver Alyssa Smith LS Rail Expeditors Jeff Leknes Mallory Alexander International Logistics Michael Confessore Mammoet USA South, Inc. Justin Reeves Jon Davis McKeil Marine Limited William Kendrick NessCampbell Crane & Rigging Don Schimmel Keith Lykins NIPSCO/NiSource David Walter Noatum Project Logistics Alvaro Arbeteta Romera Nordex Cassandra Olsen Norfolk Southern Michael Johnson Michael Hunley David Williams Kristie Riddle Ryan Karjala Dayne Tate Branson Phillips Viraj Kamik North America Stevedoring Co Scott Petersohn North Carolina Railroad Amy Sandidge Gledi Softa Omega Morgan Cara Craig Derik Stone OmniTRAX Ryan Higgins Osprey Line LLC Les Koenning James De Spain OXBO, Inc Keith Settle Gedge Knopf Pacific Harbor Line Inc Gregory Peters Port of Baltimore Jeff Gutowski Port of Longview Laurie Nelson-Cooley Christian Clay Mark Price Port of Stockton Pete Grossgart Jared Wilkey Ports of Indiana Jody Peacock Ryan McCoy George Ott Premay Equipment L.P. Neil Matthewson Prolec GE Waukesha, Inc. Andrea Zangerle Evan Kapitz Kelly Smith Scan Global Logistics Heather McKeegan Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Kenny Brady Spliethoff Joe Swartout SRT Transportation Solutions Kelli Collins Sterett Crane & Rigging Michael Williams Sterett Heavy Hauling Russel Quebedeaux TEC Associates Wayne Duffett TEFCO Transportation Garrison Gaylord The Indiana Rail Road Company Josh Calandros Totran Transportation Services Steve Rendek Trans American Trucking & Warehosue Craig McGraw Sam Hernandez Matt Oswalt Chris Corcoran Matt Oswalt Transportation Partners & Logistics Deedee Pietzsch Steve Sullivan Jeffrey Clark TTX Company Jason Rounds Kevin Dubbins Jessica Karcz Nicholas Hartman UPRR Gauri Navalkar Alyssa Smith UTC OVERSEAS INC Joseph Sindelar Jo Ann Zelaya Jim Lange VIC'S Crane and Heavy Haul Mark Brouwer Nathan Frantzick Vogt Power International David Hardison Vulcan Materials Matt Adams Watco Ron Spencer Western Dimensional Inc. Pierre Leblanc Western Dimensional Ltd Ron Vandervliet Willie's Route Solutions Willie Gavinchuk Get in Touch This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content.

The Bill Walker Memorial Award The Bill Walker Memorial Award was established in 1984 to recognize individuals of the Association that project the high standards and moral character that RICA member and past president Bill Walker exemplified throughout his career. Recipients of this award are those that have greatly contributed to the Railway Industrial Clearance Association, and is the highest honor bestowed by the Association to one of its members. A bit of history and background on Mr. Walker as provided by Ed McCouch: "Bill’s father had been head of the clearance department for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Bill worked in the department, taking over as manager upon his father’s retirement. Bill was one of the finest gentlemen one could ever meet. He was extremely willing to help and highly knowledgeable. If you contacted Bill about a clearance load, you had a guarantee that he would check it out and do whatever was possible to work it out and develop a solution to move the load. He was a clearance man’s clearance man. He did so much for the Association in the early years that is truly fitting we utilize his name to remember other members who further the goals and ideals of RICA. Bill served as a Director, Vice President and President.” Members are encouraged to present a nominee in writing to any officer, director or committee chair which in turn is presented to the RICA Chairman Ex-Officio. The Ex-Officio selects two members from the General Membership who serve as the committee to make the final selection on a yearly basis. At the board meeting prior to the Annual General Membership Meeting, this committee advises the officers that an individual(s) has been selected. The Heritage Award Established in 2009, this award is given to a member, active or retired, who has shown throughout their membership, continued dedication to the RICA organization at the highest level. Candidates for this award are nominated by the membership as part of the RICA annual survey, or as otherwise determined by the Board. The President's Award The President Award is given at the President's discretion to an individual(s) in appreciation for contributions and efforts to the organization. The Service Award The Service Awards are given annually to acknowledge the nation's best and most improved Railroads and Ports. The Unsung Hero Award The Unsung Hero Award is given to individuals who have worked behind the scenes in support of our organization. These individuals work tirelessly throughout the year to assist the Board of Directors in many ways and ensure the annual conference is a success.

Become a Sponsor Each year we welcome new and returning sponsors to support our organization. Please see below for information and pricing for sponsorship levels. Paying by Check Please mail checks to: Railway Industrial Clearance Association 2020 N California Ave, Ste 7 #362 Chicago, IL 60647-3923 Attn: Benjamin Duvall $15,500 Elite Title Sponsor As a Title Elite Sponsor, you will enjoy naming rights to the 2024 Opening Night Welcome Event including hosting/speaking benefits, signage and displays during the kickoff event. Signage and banners displaying your company name and logo will also be exhibited in conference areas. Your company will receive an exhibitor booth up to 10x20 size with first rights to the highest priority booth location. The exhibitor booth can be exchanged for one Attendee registration package. As an Elite Title Sponsor, you will receive: Eight complimentary conference registration packages Eight one-year RICA memberships Naming rights to one of the main 2024 conference events Speaker/Hosting opportunities Signage and banners displaying your company logo will be exhibited in conference areas. You will have the first right to select either a 10X10 or 10x20 exhibitor booth location within the exhibition hall. Four complimentary golf registrations (RICA sponsored event) One hole sponsorship with golf pin flag recognition Advanced copy of Registrant List Full-page color ad and company bio in our 2024 Event Program One-year Sponsor Page with your customized content on our website Featured company logo on RICA website home page with link. Social media posts featuring company logo and bio. To complete your sponsorship payment click "Purchase" below, then choose your sponsorship level from the "Registration Type" dropdown on the next page. With your purchase, you will be able to directly register your attendees. Purchase $11,500 Elite Sponsor As an Elite Sponsor, you will enjoy naming rights to another event within the 2024 conference schedule. Signage and banners displaying your company name and logo will be exhibited in conference areas. Your company will receive an exhibitor booth up to 10x20 size with first rights to the highest priority booth location. The exhibitor booth can be exchanged for one Attendee registration package. To complete your sponsorship payment click "Purchase" below, then choose your sponsorship level from the "Registration Type" dropdown on the next page. With your purchase, you will be able to directly register your attendees. As an Elite Sponsor, you will receive: Six complimentary conference registration packages Six one-year RICA memberships Naming rights to one event during the 2024 conference Signage and banners displaying your company logo will be exhibited in conference areas. You will be given priority after title sponsors to select either a 10X10 or 10x20 exhibitor booth within the exhibition hall. Four complimentary golf registrations (RICA sponsored event) One hole sponsorship with golf pin flag recognition Advanced copy of Registrant List Full-page color ad and company bio in 2024 Event Program One year Sponsor Page with your customized content on our website Featured company logo on RICA website home page with link Social media posts featuring company logo and bio Purchase $8,500 Platinum Sponsor As a Platinum Sponsor, you will enjoy naming rights to an event during the 2024 Annual Conference after Elite Sponsor selection. Naming rights will be issued on first come first serve basis. Signage and banners displaying your company name and logo will be exhibited in conference areas. Your company will receive an exhibitor booth up to 10x20 size with first rights after Elite Sponsors to the highest priority booth location. The exhibitor booth can be exchanged for one Attendee registration package. To complete your sponsorship payment click "Purchase" below, then choose your sponsorship level from the "Registration Type" dropdown on the next page. With your purchase, you will be able to directly register your attendees. Five complimentary conference registration packages Five one-year RICA memberships Naming rights, allocated by RICA staff, to an event during the 2024 conference. Signage and banners displaying your company logo will be exhibited in conference areas. You will be given priority to select a 10X10 exhibitor booth, after Elite Sponsors, within the exhibition hall. Three complimentary golf registrations (RICA sponsored event) One hole sponsorship with golf pin flag recognition Advanced copy of Registrant List Full-page color ad and company bio in 2024 Event Program One year Sponsor Page with your customized content on our website Featured company logo on RICA website home page with link Social Media posts featuring company logo and bio Purchase $6,500 Gold Sponsor As a Gold Sponsor, you will enjoy an exhibitor booth with first naming rights after Platinum Sponsors to the booth location. Signage and banners displaying your company name and logo will be exhibited in conference areas. The exhibitor booth can be exchanged for one Attendee registration package. To complete your sponsorship payment click "Purchase" below, then choose your sponsorship level from the "Registration Type" dropdown on the next page. With your purchase, you will be able to directly register your attendees. Three complimentary conference registration packages Three one-year RICA membership Signage and banners displaying your company logo will be exhibited in the conference areas. You will be given priority to select a 10X10 exhibitor booth, after Platinum sponsors within the exhibition hall. Two complimentary golf registrations (RICA sponsored event) One hole sponsorship with golf pin flag recognition Advanced copy of Registrant List Full-page color ad and company bio in 2024 Event Program One year Sponsor Page with your customized content on our website Featured company logo on RICA website home page with link Purchase $4,500 Silver Sponsor As a Silver Sponsor, you will enjoy signage and banners displaying your company name and logo that will be exhibited in conference areas. To complete your sponsorship payment click "Purchase" below, then choose your sponsorship level from the "Registration Type" dropdown on the next page. With your purchase, you will be able to directly register your attendees. Two complimentary conference registration packages Two one-year RICA memberships. One complimentary golf registrations (RICA sponsored event) Half-page color ad and company bio in 2024 Event Program Signage and banners displaying your company logo will be exhibited throughout the conference areas. One year Sponsor Page with your customized content on our website Featured company logo on RICA website home page with link Purchase $2,000 Bronze Sponsor As a Bronze Sponsor, you will enjoy signage and banners displaying your company name and logo to be e xhibited in conference areas. To complete your sponsorship payment click "Purchase" below, then choose your sponsorship level from the "Registration Type" dropdown on the next page. With your purchase, you will be able to directly register your attendees. One complimentary conference registration package Quarter-page color ad and company bio in 2024 Event Program Featured company logo on RICA website home page with link Purchase Questions About Sponsorships? First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! RICA membership dues and donations to RICA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes, but may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. RICA Scholarship Fund donations are deductible as charitable contributions, subject to limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. Consult your CPA or tax professional for specific guidance. Thank you for sponsoring RICA!

Thank you for your Platinum Sponsorship! Below are codes for your Sponsored Attendees. Please enter codes exactly as shown, one per Attendee at checkout. Attendee Codes: PlatinumAttendee1 PlatinumAttendee2 PlatinumAttendee3 PlatinumAttendee4 PlatinumAtte ndee5 Attendee Golf Codes: PlatinumG olf1 PlatinumGolf2 Attendee Membership Codes: PlatinumMembership1 PlatinumMembership2 PlatinumMembership3 PlatinumMembership4 PlatinumMembership5 Register Any Questions? Email sponsorship@rica.org First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

Speaker Presentations Wednesday, June 14 Walter Kemmsies The Kemmsies Group Derek Deterding John Cockerill Seungcheol (Sasha) Lee Hyundai Dave Walter NIPSCO Ben Smith IN Economic Development Corp. Andrea Zangerle Prolec GE Waukesha Jody Peacock Ports of Indiana Joe Locke HICO America Faizan Hamidi Hitachi Energy Thursday, June 15 Frank Dougherty CSX Cassie Dull Gulf & Atlantic Railways Ron Spencer Watco Clearance Panel Dan Labyak - CSX - Moderator Ryan Higgins Omnitrax Andy Burns Capital City Group

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Thank you for your Silver Sponsorship! Below are codes for your Sponsored Attendees. Please enter codes exactly as shown, one per Attendee, at checkout. Attendee Event Codes: SilverEventAttendee1 SilverEventAttendee2 Register Any Questions? Email sponsorship@rica.org First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

Jim Ormsby Golf Tournament June 12, 2024 The Club at Savannah Harbor Cost: $190 Golf Club Rental: $69.55 The Club at Savannah Harbor is former home to The PGA TOUR’s Champions Tour, Liberty Mutual Insurance Legends of Golf Championship. The course lies nestled between the banks of the Savannah and Back Rivers of the splendid Georgia Low Country. The serenity of coastal Georgia, with its tidal marshes and abundant wildlife provides the canvas for The Club at Savannah Harbor, an 18-hole masterpiece created and designed by renowned architect Robert Cupp in conjunction with the legendary “Slammin’ Sammy” Snead. The club continues to impress golfers and was recognized in by GOLFWEEK as one of the “Best Courses You Can Play in Georgia 2020!" This year, we made golf registration easy! Add golf directly to your Event registration. If you need to add later, please email us at contact@rica.org . See you soon!