About TDANA
TDANA Hall of Fame
Honoring the people who built the transloading industry.
About the Honor
Recognizing a Life's Work in Transloading
The TDANA Hall of Fame recognizes the individuals who made exceptional contributions to the transloading industry: the pioneers, innovators, and leaders who shaped the way freight moves between rail and truck across North America.
Inductees are nominated by TDANA members and selected by the Board of Directors. Induction is a permanent honor, celebrated at the Annual Conference and recognized here on the TDANA website.
Submit a NominationEligibility
- Retired from an active role in the transloading industry
- A TDANA member at some point in their career
- A leader who inspired others and championed professional growth
- Innovation that moved the industry forward or shaped its standards
- Contributions recognized by peers across the community
- A career of integrity, ethics, and lasting relationships
Nominations are accepted from active TDANA members at any time. Selections are made annually by the TDANA Board of Directors.
Hall of Fame Inductees
Inductees
Gary Watt
Superior Bulk Logistics.
Patrick Ottensmeyer
CEO, Kansas City Southern. Inducted posthumously.
Walt Sanders
Founder and President, Rocky Mountain Transload, Inc.
Keith Kirk
General Manager, MetroWest Transload. TDANA Past Treasurer.
Bill Elmore
Sales Director, Arrow Reload. TDANA Past President and Director.
Charles “Chuck” Kantner
Founder, American Industrial Partners / AIP Logistics. Two-time Past President of TDANA.
Ren Heartsill
President and CEO, Trans Load Limited. Charter TDANA member.
Larry Gomez
TDANA Advisory Board member and former Sales VP. VLG Consulting.
Next Induction
Park City, Utah, April 2027
The next Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held at the TDANA Annual Conference in Park City, Utah, April 25–29, 2027. Join us at the Grand Summit Hotel to honor the industry's newest inductees alongside 200+ operators, railroads, shippers, and suppliers.
Nominations
Nominate Someone for the Hall of Fame
Know someone who belongs here? Submit a nomination below. Nominations are reviewed each winter and inductees are honored at the Annual Conference in the spring.