Loram
Loram recently announced several executive leadership appointments, effective Jan. 1, 2026. These changes, the company says, “reflect Loram’s ongoing commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and global expansion.”
Luke Olson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. In this expanded role, he will continue to oversee Sales, Marketing, and Product for Loram’s North America, South America, and India business units. He will also assume leadership of the EMEA and APAC business units. This alignment, the company says, “strengthens Loram’s ability to deliver world-class value and service to customers globally.” Olson brings more than two decades of leadership experience at Loram, having joined the company in 2003. Throughout his tenure, he has held key roles in marketing, product development, and operations. He has been instrumental in driving global expansion and spearheading strategic product innovations. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Contract Services, Americas and Global OEM, where he was instrumental in expanding Loram’s global presence as an industry leader in railway maintenance equipment and services.
Todd Klemmensen has been promoted to Chief Legal & Compliance Officer. He will play a critical role in “ensuring Loram meets the highest standards of integrity and excellence across diverse regulatory environments worldwide,” the company noted. Since joining Loram in 2022, Klemmensen has played a pivotal role in strengthening corporate governance and supporting Loram’s global growth strategy. He has more than two decades of legal and executive experience, including senior leadership roles a MTS, Aspen Technology and, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., where he developed deep expertise in contract strategy, regulatory compliance, and corporate law.
Chad Rolstad will transition to Vice President, Environmental Health and Safety, Strategy, and Innovation. Adding innovation to Rolstad’s current responsibilities “reinforces Loram’s commitment to product, service, and process innovation,” the company noted. With a strong background in the transportation and rail sectors, Rolstad is committed to enhancing operational excellence through innovation. Prior to joining Loram, he held leadership positions spanning human resources, strategic sourcing, and operational management at CP and BNSF Railway. He brings a unique combination of finance, engineering, and executive insight to his current role, where he drives performance across environmental, health, strategy, and innovation domains.
Lee Tinney has been promoted to Managing Director, EMEA. Lee brings a wealth of experience and will focus on strengthening Loram’s relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders throughout the UK and EMEA. In this role, Lee will also “support the strategic vision of reinforcing Loram’s position as a global leader in infrastructure maintenance, monitoring, and digital services.” With more than two decades of experience in the railway industry, Lee brings extensive expertise in delivering rail maintenance services across the UK, USA, Europe, and the Middle East. Since joining Loram EMEA in 2015, Lee has served as Operations Director, overseeing contract services, aftermarket support, and the integration of new technologies.
Port of Los Angeles
Maritime and cruise industry veteran Christopher Chase has been named Director of Cargo Marketing at the Port of Los Angeles. In his new role, Chase is responsible for managing a team of professionals who promote America’s Port®— North America’s largest trade gateway for container volume, which generates Port revenue and thousands of jobs in the region. Chase replaces Eric Caris, who recently retired.
“The Port’s stakeholder relationships— from shipping and cruise lines to terminal operators, rail carriers, beneficial cargo owners and beyond—are critical to our success,” said Port Executive Director Gene Seroka. “Chris brings an exceptional depth of experience, strong qualifications, and well-established industry relationships that make him ideally suited for this position.”
Chase has taken on increasing responsibilities since he began as a Marketing Consultant in 2001. Prior to his promotion, Chase served as the Port’s Assistant Director of Cargo Marketing, where he focused on the container business, cruise industry, supply chain enhancements and optimization, and maintaining relationships with beneficial cargo owners and railroads.
During his tenure at the Port, Chase has been instrumental in promoting the Port and LA Waterfront as a source for cruise and recreation. Last year, the Port had a record 1.6 million passengers on 241 cruise calls, and continued growth is expected in the future.
Chase has also played a leading role in the Port’s technology pursuits. In 2017, Chase teamed up with GE Transportation, a Wabtec Company, to manage the Port’s participation in the Port Optimizer™ program, a first-of-its-kind information portal designed to digitize maritime shipping data for cargo owners and supply chain stakeholders through secure, channeled access.
Before joining the Port, Chase spent was as an account executive with Hanjin Shipping Company, where he managed import and export container business in the Asia/Europe sales territories.
Chase holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Tufts University in Massachusetts.
TRACCS
TRACCS on Jan. 29 announced the appointment of Karen Stintz as Special Advisor to Transit Rail Policy, “strengthening the Association’s leadership as it advances a National Framework on Transit Rail to help deliver projects on time, on budget, and with greater reliability for Canadian passengers”.
Karen Stintz is a respected Canadian leader whose career spans municipal politics, nonprofit executive leadership, and public communication. Over the past two decades, she has become one of Toronto’s most recognized and respected leaders, named one of Toronto Life Magazine’s 50 Most Influential People and one of Women of Influence Magazine’s Top 25 Women of Influence in Canada.
From 2003 to 2014, Stintz served as Toronto City Councilor for Ward 16 (Eglinton–Lawrence). As Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission (2010–2014), she led transformative reforms, including the introduction of new subway cars, Wi-Fi in stations, articulated buses, and cost-saving measures that reduced the TTC operating subsidy by 10%. She also advanced transparency through the TTC Customer Charter and restructured the TTC board to include citizen voices.
Her experience in public policy extends beyond transit to include the public and not-for-profit sectors. Stintz holds a BA from Western University, an MSc in Journalism from Boston University, and an MPA from Queen’s University.
“Karen brings rare, hands-on experience in transit governance and a deep understanding of how policy decisions translate into real-world outcomes,” said Mark Salsberg, Chair of TRACCS. “Her leadership will be invaluable as we work with governments and industry to move away from one-off approaches and toward consistent, proven standards that reduce risk and cost for taxpayers.”
TRACCS has been leading a campaign to establish a National Framework on Transit Rail, advocating for standardized procurement, training, supply chain improvements, and interoperable systems through the adoption of globally proven technologies that improve delivery certainty and passenger outcomes.
“We can answer the call to build transit rail on time and on budget if we come together around a National Framework,” said Stintz. “Jurisdictions that rely on consistent standards and proven processes deliver projects more efficiently. Canada has the talent to do the same, we just have to embrace the globally accepted approaches that work.”
“Canada needs a modern, coordinated approach to transit rail if we are serious about delivering projects efficiently and restoring public confidence,” said Paul Murphy, Vice-President and Co-founder of TRACCS. “Karen understands the operational realities, the political environment, and the importance of public trust. Her guidance will directly support our mandate to help governments get projects built faster, more predictably, and with better value for Canadians.”
