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TDANA Hall of Fame Requirements

To qualify for induction into the TDANA Hall of Fame, nominees must meet the following criteria:

  1. Retirement Status:
    • The nominee must be fully retired from active involvement in the transloading industry.
  2. Industry Contributions:
    • Demonstrated significant contributions to the growth, innovation, or advancement of the transloading industry.
    • Played a pivotal role in shaping industry practices, standards, or policies.
  3. TDANA Membership:
    • Must have been an active TDANA member at some point during their career.
  4. Leadership and Influence:
    • Exhibited exceptional leadership qualities within the industry or their organization.
    • Acted as a mentor or advocate for the transloading industry, inspiring others and advancing the profession.
  5. Legacy and Impact:
    • Left a lasting legacy through impactful achievements or initiatives that benefitted the industry as a whole.
    • Recognized by peers and colleagues for their dedication and excellence.
  6. Advocacy and Collaboration:
    • Contributed to building relationships and fostering collaboration within the transloading and logistics community.
  7. Ethics and Professionalism:
    • Maintained high standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct throughout their career.
Walt Sanders

2025

Walt Sanders

  • Founder & President at Rocky Mountain Transload, Inc.
Patrick Ottensmeyer

Patrick Ottensmeyer

  • Posthumous Induction
  • CEO of Kansas City Southern
Keith Kirk

2024

Keith Kirk

  • TDANA past Treasurer
  • General Manager of MetroWest Transload
Bill Elmore

2023

Bill Elmore

  • TDANA past President and Director
  • Sales Director at Arrow Reload
Ren Heartsill

2019

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
  • Wyoming and Consultant for VLG Consulting