CXT - Key Persons


Bill Fazio

Job Titles:
  • Field Service Sales Rep

Brian Kelly

Job Titles:
  • SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES
Mr. Kelly began his career with L.B. Foster in 2006 as Vice President, Human Resources. He came to the company having previously served in various HR leadership roles at public and private companies. Since joining the company, Mr. Kelly has been focused on developing talent and human resources programs that create a culture of teamwork as a cornerstone of our values, emphasizing that it's not only what you do, but how you do it. In 2012, Mr. Kelly took over several administrative functions within the company in addition to his HR leadership role. Today, Mr. Kelly is the Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration, with leadership responsibilities that include Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Corporate Marketing, Environmental, Health and Safety, Real Estate and Facilities, and Continuous Sustainable Improvement (CSI).

Debbi Lowry

Job Titles:
  • Field Service Coordinator

Elizabeth Cilia

Job Titles:
  • Inside Sales Rep

Greg Chamness

Job Titles:
  • Regional Field Service Manager

Greg Lippard

Job Titles:
  • SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, RAIL
Mr. Lippard is responsible for the Rail Business line as well as the Rail Business segment sales operations. Mr. Lippard has worked in the North American rail industry for over 25 years and has held various board positions on important industry associations. As the company's top leader in sales he is often regarded as the voice of the customer and a key sponsor for our Customer Centric goals. His responsibilities in the company have also included management of international sales and business development, and he currently leads the sales departments responsible for export sales. Mr. Lippard is also overseeing the rail segments service initiatives which are a key component to organic growth by helping drive operating ratio performance for freight rail operators. Mr. Lippard plays a significant role in managing relationships with some of the company's most important partners.

Gulliver Turple

Job Titles:
  • Regional Field Service Manager

Jacob Capra

Job Titles:
  • Sales Engineer

Jim Tanner

Job Titles:
  • Director of Rail Business Field Services

John Kasel - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
  • PRESIDENT
  • Company in 2003 As Vice President - Operations and Manufacturing
Mr. Kasel joined the Company in 2003 as Vice President - Operations and Manufacturing and served in roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since December 2019; Senior Vice President - Rail & Construction from 2017 to December 2019; Senior Vice President - Rail Products & Services from 2012 to 2017; and Senior Vice President - Operations and Manufacturing from 2005 to 2012. In his role as Vice President - Manufacturing and Operations from 2003 to 2005, he introduced LEAN manufacturing and other advancements which improved operating efficiency and reliability. When he assumed the role of Senior Vice President of the Rail business following an alignment of all operations under business leaders with full P&L responsibility, the Rail business was the largest reporting segment by revenue. He then added responsibility for the Construction and Tubular segments prior to being appointed COO.

Kenneth Starkey

Job Titles:
  • Regional Field Service Manager

Kevin Kilgore

Job Titles:
  • Regional Field Service Manager

L.B. Foster Brands

L.B. FosterĀ® (NASDAQ: FSTR) and its subsidiaries provide products and services for the rail industry,... L.B. Foster has a long history of providing a safe workplace for our employees, striving to be good stewards of the environment, and establishing strong and respectful relationships with our customers and communities. These fundamentals have provided the foundation upon which we have managed our business for more than a century.

Michael Kussey

Job Titles:
  • Regional Field Service Manager

Michael O'Connell

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Technical Sales

Mr. William (Bill) M. Thalman - CFO, SVP

Job Titles:
  • CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
  • SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
  • L.B. Foster in 2021 As Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. William (Bill) M. Thalman joined L.B. Foster in 2021 as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Thalman brings to the company considerable experience from a successful career in finance and operating positions. Mr. Thalman was previously employed by Kennametal, Inc., a publicly-traded corporation providing metal cutting and wear-protection solutions to various industries, since 2004, most recently serving as Vice President - Advanced Material Solutions since 2016 and Vice President - Transformation Office since 2019. Prior to his most recent assignments, Mr. Thalman served in roles of increasing responsibility, including Vice President - Finance Infrastructure, Director of Finance - M&A and Planning, Director of Finance - Kennametal Europe, and Assistant Corporate Controller. Prior to Kennametal, Mr. Thalman held positions where he had responsibility for treasury, investor relations, and financial reporting. Early in his career, he worked in public accounting at Coopers & Lybrand (now PriceWaterhouseCoopers). Mr. Thalman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from West Virginia University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

Patrick Guinee - Chief Legal Officer, Secretary, SVP, VP

Job Titles:
  • CORPORATE SECRETARY
  • GENERAL COUNSEL
  • SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
  • Vice President
Mr. Guinee joined the company in 2014 as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. In this role Mr. Guinee provides leadership for legal matters and public company governance requirements. He came to the company having previously served in corporate governance and assistant secretary roles at publicly traded companies. He provides the needed oversight for compliance with SEC regulations as well as structuring policy for proper governance, ethics, and risk management. He plays an important role in helping business managers make sound decisions regarding contracts, employment and human resources, and various compliance matters. Mr. Guinee also provides legal guidance for the board of directors.

Peter Jones

Job Titles:
  • Vice President for L.B. Foster
  • VICE PRESIDENT, UK TECHNOLOGY SERVICES and SOLUTIONS
Mr. Jones is the Vice President for L.B. Foster operations throughout the European region. He resides in Sheffield, England, the European headquarters and base of operations for L.B. Foster track components. L.B. Foster's European business is largely made up of rail products and solutions for applications that provide efficiency, comfort and safety to transit rail operators. Mr. Jones is leading efforts to build the company's automation solutions business targeted at transportation applications and adjacent markets where we are delivering advanced solutions that automate several aspects of equipment and transportation systems, including services designed for bespoke systems to end users. Following three acquisitions in Europe, this region is playing a key role in creating value for the company.

Shayne Meyers

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Manager & Regional Field Service Manager

Tyler Bauman

Job Titles:
  • Field Services Project Manager

Warrick Lacey

Job Titles:
  • Salient Systems Sales and Service Contact

Will Becker

Job Titles:
  • Sales Engineer

William Treacy - SVP

Job Titles:
  • CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER
  • SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Mr. Treacy was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer in 2021, having previously served as Vice President, Infrastructure Solutions, and Vice President, Tubular & Energy Services. He has also held leadership positions in L.B. Foster's Rail Business segment guiding manufacturing and product engineering as well as general management responsibilities for various rail divisions.