
Inductees

Walt Sanders
Founder & President at Rocky Mountain Transload, Inc.

Patrick Ottensmeyer
Posthumous Induction and CEO of Kansas City Southern

Keith Kirk
TDANA past Treasurer and General Manager of MetroWest Transload

Bill Elmore
TDANA past President and Director, and Sales Director at Arrow Reload

Ren Heartsill
Charter member of TDANA and President, CEO of Transload Ltd. and Larry Gomez, TDANA Advisory Board member and former Sales VP for Genesee, and Wyoming and Consultant for VLG Consulting

Charles “Chuck” Kantner
Two-time Past President of TDANA, Founder of American Industrial Partners/AIP Logistics, Business career of 55 Years-now retired, and Active in Local Organizations
Requirements for TDANA Hall of Fame:
To be considered for induction, nominees must have left a mark on the transloading industry through a career led by leadership, an innovative mind, and integrity.
Requirements:
- Must be retired from an active involvement role in the transloading industry.
- Must have been a TDANA member at some point during their career.
Looking for individuals who:
- Have inspired others and advocated for professional growth.
- Drive innovation and played a pivotal role in shaping industry standards.
- Have been recognized by peers for benefiting achievements made to the community.
- Inspire professional integrity with a lifetime of ethics and relationship building.
Contact ed@tdana.com if you are interested!