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Denver – OmniTRAX Inc., one of North America’s largest private railroad and transportation management companies, is proud to announce that Billie Johnson, General Manager for Newburgh & South Shore Railroad and Northern Ohio & Western Railway, is the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s (ASLRRA) 2014 Safety Person of the Year. Johnson will receive the award at the ASLRRA Convention in Orlando March 28-30, 2015.
“Billie continues to demonstrate the most outstanding safety achievements of any manager on our network of railroads. She is dedicated to safe operations on the Newburgh & South Shore Railroad and Northern Ohio & Western Railway, and emphasizes initiatives that improve associate safety in the workplace. I can’t think of a more deserving recipient of the ASLRRA Safety Person of the Year award,” said Kevin Shuba, CEO of OmniTRAX.
Johnson began her railroad career as a keypunch operator at the Chicago, Rock Island Railroad in 1969 and then rapidly was promoted to Terminal Manager. In 1981, she joined the Chicago Rail Link Railroad, and in 1991 she transferred to the Newburgh & South Shore Railroad working as a clerk, then a conductor, a certified engineer and then in 1995 was promoted to General Manager of the Northern Ohio & Western Railroad and later added Newburgh & South Shore Railroad.
“In the18 years I’ve spent working with Billie, she has always been a source of honesty and knowledge. She is willing to help where needed and is a vital member of our leadership team. The fact that she has never had any type of workplace injury, much less an FRA reportable injury, shows her dedication to safe operations,” said Bob Ellman, Vice President of Operations at OmniTRAX.
From 1995 to 2015, Northern Ohio & Western Railway had no FRA reportable derailments, 663+ days since a human factor incident and is 4,050+ days injury free. During that same time period, Newburgh & South Shore Railroad is 748+ days since the last human factor incident, 5,210+ days since the last reportable derailment and has had 6,589+ days since the last reportable injury.
“In the year I have worked with Billie it has been very evident that her determination to develop her properties and employees to be the safest in the industry is extraordinary. She treats her team members like they are family and it shows in her results,” said Bill Kelly, Vice President of Safety for OmniTRAX.
In addition to her job, Johnson is a long time member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tiffin, OH, where she is a volunteer and is instrumental in holding the annual festival along with numerous other activities. She has also served as a member of the Economic Development Board for the City of Tiffin.
About OmniTRAX, Inc.
As one of North America’s largest private railroad and transportation management companies, OmniTRAX’s core capabilities range from providing management services to railroad and port services and to intermodal and industrial switching operations. Through its affiliation with The Broe Group and its portfolio of managed companies, OmniTRAX also has the unique capability of offering specialized industrial development and real estate solutions, both on and off the rail network managed by the company. More information is available at www.omnitrax.com.
Purchase expands OmniTRAX footprint in Illinois; will attract new companies and create jobs
Denver – Peru Industrial Railroad, LLC, a managed affiliate of OmniTRAX, Inc., one of the largest privately held rail service companies in North America, is purchasing the Peru Rail Line from the City of Peru, IL. Peru Industrial Railroad will run freight service on three miles of track starting immediately. Terms were not disclosed.
Peru Industrial Railroad has a direct connection with Illinois Railway, LLC, which is also managed by OmniTRAX. Together, the two rail lines encompass 116 miles of track and have interchanges with BNSF, Norfolk Southern, Canadian Pacific, Canadian National and CSX. Traffic handled includes frac sand, industrial products and other commodities.
“The rail line is a natural add on for OmniTRAX and will create great freight and development opportunities for the City of Peru. When combined with the Illinois Railway, this operation will provide our customers with needed services, while delivering new jobs and economic growth to LaSalle County and beyond,” said Kevin Shuba, CEO of OmniTRAX.
Peru Mayor Scott Harl said; “The City of Peru started on the Illinois River and authorized its first railroad in 1887. The City is at the crossroads of two interstate highways and owns a regional airport. This sale further enhances the City’s position as a center of transportation logistics and we look forward to working with Peru Industrial Railroad to further develop that industrial corridor.”
Note to Editors: Photos of the Peru Industrial Railroad are available.
About OmniTRAX, Inc.
As one of North America’s largest private railroad and transportation management companies, OmniTRAX’s core capabilities range from providing management services to railroad and port services and to intermodal and industrial switching operations. Through its affiliation with The Broe Group and its portfolio of managed companies, OmniTRAX also has the unique capability of offering specialized industrial development and real estate solutions, both on and off the rail network managed by OmniTRAX. More information is available at www.omnitrax.com.
Company is actively pursuing acquisitions during period of uncertainty in the industry
Denver – Great Western Oil & Gas Company, an affiliate of The Broe Group with active operations in the Denver-Julesburg Basin in Colorado, has purchased 14 producing wells and 816 net leasehold acres in the Wattenberg Field from an undisclosed seller. The purchase closed January 16. The price was not disclosed.
The tracts are adjacent to existing Great Western Oil & Gas land in Weld County and bolster the company’s position among the top 10 oil & gas producers in Colorado, where the company continues to look for additional acquisitions of wells, acreage and non-consenting working interests.
“This acquisition is a great example of our strategy to expand our holdings in the Wattenberg Field, particularly during the current period of variability in the industry, and achieve economies of scale throughout our operations in Northern Colorado. We continue to search for additional suitable wells and leasehold acreage located near our current operating locations,” said Rich Frommer, President and CEO of Great Western Oil & Gas.
About Great Western Oil & Gas Company, LLC
Great Western Oil & Gas Company, LLC (GWOG) is a Denver-based independent exploration and production company with active operations in the Denver-Julesburg Basin in Colorado. GWOG is ranked among the top 10 largest producers in Wattenberg Field in Colorado. Learn more or contact us at www.gwogco.com.
About The Broe Group
The Broe Group and its affiliates, based in Denver, Colorado, employ more than 1,000 people and manage 29 million square feet of real estate throughout North America. Its transportation affiliate, OmniTRAX, Inc., is a leading transportation services firm with railroad, port and terminal operations throughout North America, including the Great Western Railway. Its energy affiliate, Great Western Oil & Gas Company, is a top 100 driller in the U.S. For more information, see www.broe.com.
Company is actively pursuing acquisitions during period of uncertainty in the industry
Denver – Great Western Oil & Gas Company, an affiliate of The Broe Group with active operations in the Denver-Julesburg Basin in Colorado, has purchased 14 producing wells and 816 net leasehold acres in the Wattenberg Field from an undisclosed seller. The purchase closed January 16. The price was not disclosed.
The tracts are adjacent to existing Great Western Oil & Gas land in Weld County and bolster the company’s position among the top 10 oil & gas producers in Colorado, where the company continues to look for additional acquisitions of wells, acreage and non-consenting working interests.
“This acquisition is a great example of our strategy to expand our holdings in the Wattenberg Field, particularly during the current period of variability in the industry, and achieve economies of scale throughout our operations in Northern Colorado. We continue to search for additional suitable wells and leasehold acreage located near our current operating locations,” said Rich Frommer, President and CEO of Great Western Oil & Gas.
About Great Western Oil & Gas Company, LLC
Great Western Oil & Gas Company, LLC (GWOG) is a Denver-based independent exploration and production company with active operations in the Denver-Julesburg Basin in Colorado. GWOG is ranked among the top 10 largest producers in Wattenberg Field in Colorado. Learn more or contact us at www.gwogco.com.
About The Broe Group
The Broe Group and its affiliates, based in Denver, Colorado, employ more than 1,000 people and manage 29 million square feet of real estate throughout North America. Its transportation affiliate, OmniTRAX, Inc., is a leading transportation services firm with railroad, port and terminal operations throughout North America, including the Great Western Railway. Its energy affiliate, Great Western Oil & Gas Company, is a top 100 driller in the U.S. For more information, see www.broe.com.
