Colorado Freight Advisory Council [FAC]
The Colorado Freight Advisory Council (FAC) advises CDOT and other organizations on the needs of the transportation system in Colorado pertaining to freight and commercial transportation. The FAC provides guidance on policy and planning level activities and identifies strategies and tactics to address operational needs of the system. FAC members represent a cross-section of freight industry stakeholders.
Mission of the Freight Advisory Council:
The Freight Advisory Council will serve as a forum for the private sector to advocate for commercial transportation needs, influence transportation policy, and collaborate with partners to develop a transportation system which supports the economic vitality of Colorado by providing for the safe, efficient, coordinated and reliable movement of freight.
The FAC aims to:
- Advise CDOT on freight-related issues, priorities, projects, and funding needs.
- Educate the public, decision-makers and other stakeholders on the importance of freight, its connection to the economy, and its reliance on the transportation system.
- Serve as a forum to discuss opportunities and strategies to influence freight-related transportation decisions.
- Seek opportunities for leveraging partnerships to improve freight movement.
- Collaborate with other agencies and organizations on data and information sharing to promote informed decision making.
- Identify short and long term initiatives that will benefit mobility for the freight industry and promote a healthy transportation system.
- Advise CDOT and other public organizations during transportation planning efforts.
Upcoming Meetings:
November 19, 2019 @ Colorado Motor Carriers Association, 4060 Elati Street, Denver 80216
Meeting Theme: Economy
February 25, 2020 @ CDOT Headquarters, East Auditorium, 2829 W. Howard Place, Denver 80204
Meeting Theme: Safety
May 19, 2020 @ location TBD
Meeting Theme: Intermodal
FAC Meetings and Documents - Click Here
FAC Charter - Click Here
Other Freight-Related Resources - Click Here
FAC Membership
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Name |
Organization |
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Jenyce Houg |
FAC Chair, Houg Transportation and Resources |
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Mike Ogborn |
FAC Vice Chair, Ogborn Consulting |
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Tim Rich |
Western Slope Representative |
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Tim Hester |
DEN (Denver International Airport) |
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Jeannette Hilaire |
DEN (Denver International Airport) |
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Michelle Scheuerman |
FAC Secretary, and CDOT Freight Coordinator |
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Rebecca White |
CDOT Division of Transportation Development |
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Karen Gerwitz |
World Trade Center Denver |
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Grier Bailey |
Colorado/Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association |
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Joe Kiely |
Ports to Plains Representative |
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Paul Cristina |
Burlington Northern - Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) |
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Pete Rickershauser |
BNSF Representative |
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Wally Weart |
Retired -Railroad advocate |
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Matt Keim |
BNSF |
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Craig Boyle |
Walmart |
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Jake Killgore |
Miller/Coors |
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Jeff Sogar |
Amazon |
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Nick Whittington |
Miller/Coors |
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Carl Spaulding |
Renewable Fiber |
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Kristal Fiser |
United Parcel Service |
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Volker Schurr |
Sekologistics - Global Logistics experts |
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Laurie Brown |
No Limit Logistics, LLC; |
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Jeff Van Schaick |
Genesee Wyoming Railroad |
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Norm Steen |
STAC Representative PPACG, Teller County Commissioner |
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Gary Beedy |
STAC Representative Eastern TPR, Transportation Commissioner |
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Jessica Stevens |
Ryder Trucking |
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Robyn Smith |
May Trucking |
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Greg Fulton |
Colorado Motor Carriers Association |
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Ozzie Mazzucca |
Werner Trucking |
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Doug Brittin |
Denver Transportation Institute, DU |
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Leonard Dittman |
Colorado Department of Public Safety |
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Nathan Anderson |
Union Pacific Railroad |
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Steve Gregory |
San Luis and Rio Grande Railroad |
FAC Contact:
Michelle Scheuerman, FAC Secretary and CDOT Senior Transportation Advisor
2829 W. Howard Place, Denver CO 80204
[email protected], 303-757-9770
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