ARRC names Dale Wade VP Business Development

The Alaska Railroad Corp. said Jan. 3 that it has hired Dale Wade as vice president of Business Development.

The vice president of Business Development is responsible for ARRC Business Development Division activities including the marketing, promotion, sales, pricing, product design and implementation of freight and passenger services for the ARRC

Wade most recently served as the president of GoldStar Logistics Solutions. His past experience includes: managing director and transportation consultant for AFMS Transportation Management in Portland, Ore.; national account executive for FedEx Corp in Anchorage; and sales manager for CF Freight in Anchorage.

“Dale has the experience and the knowledge of the transportation industry that is so critically important to the Alaska Railroad,” said ARRC President and CEO Chris Aadnesen. “His focus on teamwork and customer service will play a big part in our continuing mission to deliver the best service to the people of Alaska and our visitors.”

Wade will be taking over the position from Steve Silverstein who retired at the end of 2011 after 10 years as vice president of Business Development and 16 years with the Alaska Railroad. Mr. Silverstein will continue to assist ARRC with ongoing key projects as a Business Development Transition Specialist.