About USA Rail
Your Hub for Railcar Storage and Transloading
Strategic Supply Chain Solutions
USA Rail is a rail logistics company with terminals strategically positioned in key Gulf Coast markets, surrounded by leading names in refining and petrochemicals. USA Rail offers customers a variety of services, including railcar storage, switching, transloading, cleaning and more. With rail terminals in Baton Rouge, Louisiana served by the UP, Orange, Texas dual-served by UP and BNSF, and Monroe, Louisiana and Port Arthur, Texas both served by the CPKC, USA Rail is the preferred rail partner for Gulf Coast industry. USA Rail’s footprint covers over 335 acres of heavy industrial land, over 3,200 railcar storage spots, and has ample room for expansion.
Multiple Strategic Locations
Four rail terminals strategically located in the fast-growing industrial centers of Port Arthur, Texas, Orange, Texas, and West Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Custom Supply Chain Solutions
Railcar storage, switching, transloading, cleaning and more.
Optionality for Customers
Access to UP in Baton Rouge, CPKC in Monroe and Port Arthur, and both UP and BNSF in Orange.
Proven Rail Operators
Unmatched Safety, Service and Security
Experienced in Volume
More than 50,000 railcars switched per year
USA Rail was acquired in July 2020 by Alpenglow Rail. Based in The Woodlands, TX, Alpenglow Rail focuses on investing in, developing, and managing freight rail businesses, and related transportation assets across North America.
Learn more by visiting Alpenglow Rail
| A.Baton Rouge, LA | Union Pacific |
| B.Port Arthur, TX | Canadian Pacific Kansas City |
USA Rail Terminals Safety
Safety is fundamental to every aspect of our operations at USA Rail Terminals. From railcar handling and switching to storage and transloading activities, our team is committed to maintaining safe operating practices that protect our employees, customers, railroad partners, and the communities we serve.
We believe that strong safety performance is achieved through accountability, training, communication, and attention to detail. By adhering to established operating procedures and continuously reinforcing a culture of safety, we strive to deliver reliable rail services while maintaining the highest operational standards.
Our commitment to safety has been recognized by industry partners, including the receipt of the CPKC Safe Shipper Award, reflecting the dedication of our team to safe and responsible rail operations.
USA Rail’s Leadership Team
USA Rail is led by rail veterans with over 125 years combined experience in the rail industry.
Chad Womack
Director of Business Development
Chad participates in numerous boards, committees, and organizations, and holds a Bachelor of Communications degree from Lamar University.
John “Glenn” Bulanek
Regional Vice President of Operations
Glenn joined USA Rail Terminals in April 2022. He serves as the Regional Vice President leading the operating department on safety, organizational management, customer service, and infrastructure maintenance and improvements. Additionally, Glenn works closely with USA Rail’s marketing team to develop rail solutions for customers and to maximize growth.
Glenn brings over 30 years in the rail industry and has a proven track record of delivering safe, efficient, and reliable operations under his management. During his career, he worked for the Union Pacific where he managed several corridors throughout the Southern Region. He spent the last 10 years of his career as Senior Manager of Terminal Operations overseeing Union Pacific’s Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Orange territories.
Glenn holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from American Intercontinental University.
Jennifer Waller
Senior Director of Finance and FP&A
Jennifer is the Senior Director of Finance and FP&A at Alpenglow Rail and has over 20 years of finance and accounting experience across public and private companies in the energy and transportation sectors. Most recently, she served as Senior Director of Financial Reporting, Investor Relations, and FP&A at USD Group, where she partnered with the CFO and senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis, while overseeing financial reporting across multiple public and private entities.
Prior to USD Group, Jennifer spent a decade at Enbridge Energy Partners in progressive roles spanning SEC reporting, internal audit, investor relations, and liquids pipeline accounting, and began her career at Deloitte. Jennifer received her Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Sam Houston State University and is a Certified Public Accountant
Dan Rawls
Senior Terminal Manager
Dan joined USA Rail Terminals in April 2022. He serves as the Senior Terminal Manager, overseeing safety, rail operations, and supporting commercial growth for the company. Dan is a seasoned rail veteran with over 13 years’ experience in both rail operations and commercial growth.
Dan’s prior experience includes five years with BNSF as a Locomotive Engineer, along with holding roles such as Director of Logistics, Yardmaster, Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers (DSLE), Train Master, and Conductor with multiple shortline rail companies. He is experienced in the development and implementation of FRA qualifications, testing, and compliance for locomotive engineers.
Dan prides himself on safety, compliance, and customer service, and brings a unique combination of operations and commercial expertise to the team.
James “J.J.” Lund, Jr.
J.J. is primarily responsible for the budgeting, design, engineering, compliance, procurement, and construction of USA Rail’s expansion projects. His primary focus is ensuring that capital projects are performed safely and with the needs of our operations, investors, and customers in mind. J.J. has spent the last 12 years managing various trades of railroad construction including civil, track, and engineering.
J.J. comes to USA Rail from LJA Engineering where he managed construction projects and developed business plans for investors used in viability analysis of several key projects. He also served as a member of the board of directors for SWARS (Southwest Association of Rail Shippers.
J.J. received an MBA from Texas A&M University and a BA in business from Sam Houston State University.
Jonathan Taylor
Director of Systems Management
In his current role, Jonathan supports USA Rail Terminals through operational reporting, billing review, railcar visibility, data management, and process improvement across multiple terminal locations. He works closely with operations, finance, and commercial teams to strengthen internal systems, improve workflow efficiency, and provide clearer visibility into railcar activity and terminal performance.
Jonathan takes pride in building practical, accurate, and reliable systems that support safe operations, better communication, and stronger accountability. His focus is on helping USA Rail Terminals continue to grow while giving customers and internal teams the information they need to make timely, informed decisions.
Brandon Brown
Terminal Operations Manager
As Terminal Operations Manager for USA Rail Terminals in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Brandon oversees daily rail operations, transloading activities, railcar movement, crew management, customer relations, and facility operations across a large industrial rail terminal. His experience includes managing rail yard efficiency, locomotive operations, infrastructure maintenance, safety compliance, and customer-focused rail solutions.
Brandon is known for his hands-on leadership style and commitment to safety, efficiency, and operational excellence. He works closely with customers and operations teams to ensure dependable service while continuously improving terminal performance and day-to-day operations. Brandon takes pride in building strong teams and maintaining a safe and professional work environment while delivering reliable rail service.
USA Rail is fully owned by Alpenglow Rail and is supported by the Alpenglow Rail executive leadership team.
Rich Montgomery
CEO
Rich Montgomery is a Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Alpenglow Rail, where he leads the company’s growth strategy, acquisitions, and infrastructure investments across North America. With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience spanning transportation, real estate, and industrial development, he has built a career focused on developing businesses, executing complex transactions, and creating long-term value through disciplined growth and operational excellence.
Prior to co-founding Alpenglow Rail, Montgomery spent a decade as Senior Vice President of OmniTRAX and The Broe Group, one of North America’s largest shortline railroad, real estate, and energy holding companies. In that role, he led business development and industrial site selection efforts across the company’s rail and industrial park network, helping attract and develop major customer facilities for companies including Anheuser-Busch, Cargill, Halliburton, and Vestas.
Over the course of his career, Montgomery has managed businesses and assets with a combined value exceeding $4.5 billion, led the acquisition and disposition of more than $800 million in transportation and real estate businesses, and directed the development of nearly 10,000 acres of industrial and commercial property. His experience spans strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, infrastructure development, and operational leadership, with a consistent focus on creating sustainable value for investors customers, and stakeholders.
Montgomery began his career in commercial real estate, an experience that continues to influence his approach to infrastructure investment, capital allocation, and customer-focused growth strategies.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance, with an emphasis in Real Estate, from San Diego State University.
Josh Huster
CSO
Josh is a Partner and the Chief Strategy Officer of Alpenglow Rail. Josh has over 10 years’ experience in strategy, corporate development, and investments primarily focused in shortline rail.
Prior to Alpenglow, Josh was Director at OmniTRAX / The Broe Group where he developed and executed growth initiatives, sourced and executed investment opportunities, and built and led its research & analysis capability central to the company’s strategic planning and growth. Josh started his career in wealth management, providing asset management and financial planning to high net worth individuals and businesses.
Josh received his Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in finance and entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado.
Kyle Schornick
CFO
Kyle is the Chief Financial Officer of Alpenglow Rail. Kyle brings over 10 years of finance experience spanning capital markets, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining Alpenglow, Kyle spent nearly a decade at USD Group, where he served as Chief Financial Officer, overseeing corporate finance, financial planning, treasury, capital markets, accounting, and investor relations. In earlier roles at USD Group, Kyle led company growth as VP of Finance and Director of Acquisitions and Corporate Development.
Kyle began his career in capital markets, first as an Equity Research Associate at Raymond James and then as an Investment Banking Associate at Macquarie Capital. Kyle actively serves as a board member for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for South Houston. Kyle received his BBA in finance from Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business, along with a BA in economics.
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Transloads Per Year
Industrial-Zoned Acres
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Markets and 4 Class 1 Railroads
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