OmniTRAX
OmniTRAX on Nov. 6 announced that it has named Nathan Brown as Chief Strategy Officer. In this newly created role reporting directly to the CEO, Brown will lead development and execution of the enterprise-wide OmniTRAX corporate strategy and strategic planning process.
“OmniTRAX has experienced an unparalleled growth rate of 50% in the past five years, and network growth has played a pivotal role in that process,” said OmniTRAX Co-CEO Colby Tanner. “Under Nathan’s leadership, our research and acquisition functions have enabled OmniTRAX to make strategic investments that have broadened our network and accelerated our growth. Nathan’s leadership in those areas is perfectly aligned to help shape our enterprise-wide growth strategy.”
During his OmniTRAX tenure, Brown has held eight roles of progressive responsibility. In his most recent role as Executive Vice President, Brown led OmniTRAX’s corporate development, research, and railroad real estate teams. Under his leadership, OmniTRAX made six new rail acquisitions, expanding into strategic new markets and growing the OmniTRAX Rail Network to 31 operations serving ports, industrial parks, and communities across North America.
“OmniTRAX’s success is built on genuine partnerships with the communities, customers, and owners we serve,” said Brown. “Guided by The Broe Group’s entrepreneurial mindset, I look forward continuing our industry-leading growth by expanding our rail and real estate network and creating new opportunities across North America.”
Brown earned a Master of Science, Supply Chain & Transportation Management degree from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Gonzaga University.
HNTB
Diane Gutierrez‑Scaccetti, a nationally recognized transportation executive with more than four decades leading policy, funding and delivery of complex infrastructure programs, has joined HNTB as National Practice Consultant and Senior Vice President. She is based in HNTB’s Nashville office and supports clients across the country.
In her new role, Gutierrez‑Scaccetti advises project and client teams on strategy, capital program development, funding, stakeholder engagement and accelerated delivery approaches drawn from her experience leading some of the nation’s most complex transportation organizations.
Prior to joining HNTB, Gutierrez‑Scaccetti most recently served as Chief of Staff to the Governor of New Jersey, where she advanced major legislative and budget initiatives in close collaboration with state leadership.
From 2018 to 2024, she was Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), managing an eight‑year, $16‑billion capital program and serving on the boards of statewide transportation agencies.
Gutierrez‑Scaccetti’s executive leadership experience also includes leading two of the country’s largest tolling organizations as Executive Director/CEO of both the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, overseeing multibillion‑dollar work programs and enterprise operations.
“Diane is a transformative public servant whose track record delivering high‑impact programs and forging strong coalitions will bring tremendous value to our clients and partners,” said Doug Mann, HNTB President – Corporate Development. “Through her years of leadership at NJDOT, FTE and NJTA, her insight into how agencies set priorities, secure funding and execute at scale aligns perfectly with the challenges our clients face today.”
A respected voice in the industry, Gutierrez‑Scaccetti has held national leadership positions including President of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (2022), service on the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Board of Directors, and Chair of the executive committee for the Transportation Research Board. She also served as a member of the executive committee for The Eastern Transportation Coalition.
In January 2026, she will receive the 2026 Sharon D. Banks Award for Humanitarian Leadership in Transportation from the Transportation Research Board. Gutierrez-Scaccetti will be recognized at the TRB Annual Meeting for her career-long efforts “to ensure that transportation systems truly serve the people who rely on them.” In a press release, TRB said, “Through her leadership, Gutierrez-Scaccetti has advanced a clear philosophy: that transportation is the circulatory system of the economy, connecting communities, enabling opportunity, and enriching quality of life.”
“I am honored to join HNTB and collaborate with talented professionals who share my commitment to advancing mobility, safety and equity for communities nationwide,” said Gutierrez-Scaccetti. “Throughout my career, I’ve seen the power of partnership and innovation to deliver transformative infrastructure solutions and solve complex problems. I look forward to supporting our clients as they tackle challenges and create lasting benefits for the people they serve.”
Gutierrez-Scaccetti holds a Master of Science, Human Resources and Industrial Relations from Rutgers and a bachelor’s from the University of Connecticut’s School of Business Administration.
RPM
RPM, a non-asset-based logistics provider specializing in finished vehicle and freight transportation, recently announced the appointment of Mario Paluzzi as CPSO, effective Nov. 1, 2025. This strategic appointment, the company says, “is a cornerstone of RPM’s technology-forward vision, signaling a focused drive to unify its product strategy and scale its digital platform to revolutionize automotive logistics.”
Paluzzi brings more than 15 years of executive leadership in product management, digital strategy, and platform development across the logistics, SaaS, and technology sectors. He has a proven history of building and scaling high-performance product organizations and translating complex business needs into market-leading solutions. Throughout his career, Paluzzi has been instrumental in developing data-driven product roadmaps and aligning engineering efforts with customer-centric outcomes at high-growth technology firms.
In his new role, Paluzzi will report directly to John Perkovich, President of RPM North America. He will be responsible for building and scaling a unified Product Management organization across all business units. “Paluzzi will translate the company’s vision into a clear, actionable multi-year product strategy, with a focus on aligning product delivery with operational needs across RPM’s business units, including the OEM, retail & remarketing, and automotive freight business segments,” the company said. “His leadership will be key to introducing data-informed roadmap prioritization aligned with business KPIs and enhancing the internal visibility of the product organization through standardized, best-practice frameworks.”
“The arrival of Mario is part of our investment in innovation and strategic growth. His expertise will accelerate our efforts to deliver a more connected, intelligent, and resilient logistics platform for our customers and carrier partners,” said Perkovich. “As we look to the future, Mario’s leadership will help position RPM at the forefront of an industry in transformation.”
“RPM is at a pivotal point, and its commitment to revolutionizing logistics through technology is what drew me to the team,” said Paluzzi. “The opportunity to build a unified product organization and translate the company’s bold vision into a tangible, multi-year strategy is incredibly exciting. I look forward to engaging with our customers and internal teams to build a transparent, scalable, and data-informed product engine that contributes to our broader business strategy and multiplies our market impact.”
Paluzzi’s appointment closely follows those of CTO Binu Panicker and CCO Walt Piekarski, “creating a powerful executive triad to accelerate RPM’s hypergrowth strategy,” the company noted. This strategic alignment of Technology, Product, and Commercial leadership is intentional. “While Panicker will architect the next-generation AI and platform solutions, Paluzzi will define the “why” and “what”—translating that technology into a clear, customer-facing product strategy. Piekarski, in turn, will lead the go-to-market charge, commercializing this innovation to deliver on RPM’s bold vision for a seamless, reliable, and revolutionary logistics experience.”
