Our Team

Our Team

Founder

Ben Guido founded Via Rail Engineering Inc., as “Via Rail Logistics LLC” in 2005 for the purpose of specializing in railroad design services. Ben currently holds the position of CEO. Ben is a registered Professional Engineer with 40 years of dedicated service in the railroad industry. His vast experience extends beyond design and engineering; Ben’s knowledge includes infrastructure site development, feasibility studies, site selection, design standards, materials and construction specifications, rail operations, master planning, and expert witness. He has been principal engineer on hundreds of rail projects, providing design guidance and construction oversight throughout the United States. Ben along with his team at Via Rail offer expertise in providing civil engineering solutions associated with railroad development, site permitting, storm water management, grade crossings, and roadway design. The team at Via Rail is recognized in the industry as a highly effective consulting firm, linking private sector development needs to rail shipping operations and service. The foundation of Via Rail staff is in the success of your projects, making them your mainline connection to the railroad industry.

Our Team

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Frank Heafy, PLS, President
Via Rail North Operations Manager
fheafy@viarailengineering.com

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Dan Guido, Vice President
Via Rail South Operations Manager
dguido@viarailengineering.com

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Ben Guido, PE
Chairman of the Board
bguido@viarailengineering.com

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Michelle Wotachek
Controller
mwotachek@viarailengineering.com

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Colin Schaffnit, PE
Design Engineer
cschaffnit@viarailengineering.com

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Project Manager, Business Development
bdenmark@viarailengineering.com

Jeff Risch, EIT
Design Engineer
jrisch@viarailengineering.com

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Tim Guido
Designer, Standards Coordinator
tguido@viarailengineering.com

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Dave Bauknecht
Designer, Construction Services Manager
dbauknecht@viarailengineeirng.com

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Darren Pringle
Designer
dpringle@viarailengineering.com

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Beth A. Lynn
Designer
blynn@viarailengineering.com

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Lawrence E. Hopkins
Railroad Safety and Training Manager
lhopkins@viarailengineering.com

Andrew Matusak, PE
Senior Engineer
amatusak@viarailengineering.com