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56 Karen Chappell Ms. Chappell is the former Deputy Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Among her other responsibilities, Ms. Chappell oversaw the CDL with HazMat endorsement process. Furthermore, Ms. Chappell was involved in a Virginia study of credentialing processes. Ms. Chappell was asked to join the TAG based on her experience in evaluating and changing the credentialing process, in addition to her knowledge of the state credentialing system. Wiley Mitchell Mr. Mitchell is the former senior general counsel of Nor- folk Southern Railroad and currently serves as special counsel. Mr. Mitchell was responsible for casualty claims and litigation, the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) and insurance litigation at Norfolk Southern. Mr. Mitchell is a member of the firmâs government relations practice group, specializing in state and local government issues. In addition, he is engaged in rail transportation law with Willcox & Savage in Norfolk. Mr. Mitchell is a past national president and a current member of the executive committee of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. He is the immediate past chair of the Virginia Rail Advisory Committee and Vice Chair of the Virginia Rail Policy Institute. Mr. Mitchell was asked to partic- ipate because of his expansive knowledge of freight rail issues especially related to employee credentialing. Dr. Walter Witschey Dr. Witschey has more than 40 years of experience in busi- ness management in both the public and private sectors. He served 14 years as president and CEO of a computer services business and has an extensive background as an independent business and systems management consultant. From 1992 until 2007 he served as the director of the Science Museum of Virginia, a large state-agency, multi-site science center network. He is past president of the Association of Science-Technology Centers and past president of the Virginia Academy of Science. Dr. Witschey is currently the Chairman of the Virginia Rail Policy Institute and was asked to participate because of his extensive contacts with individuals who have knowledge of transportation-related issues, as well as his science and technology expertise. Jim Wilding Mr. Wilding is the retired president and CEO of the Met- ropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Mr. Wildingâs avi- ation career spans 43 years. He is a graduate civil engineer with prior service with the FAA. Mr. Wilding held progres- sively responsible positions in all phases of engineering for the two federally owned airports, Washington Dulles Inter- national and Ronald Reagan Washington National, eventu- ally becoming the organizationâs chief engineer. He served as chief engineer until becoming the airportsâ deputy director in 1975 and as director 4 years later. Mr. Wilding was asked to participate to represent the interests of a major airport, as well as for his extremely broad contacts and expertise in aviation matters, including freight issues. John Smith Mr. Smith is the vice president of Shenandoah Logistics. He is currently the executive director of the Virginia Rail Pol- icy Institute. Mr. Smith gained experience in trucking and shipping as director of operations for VHI Transport and as operations manager for the Port of Richmond. Mr. Smith has had direct experience with the credentialing process, includ- ing applying for, and obtaining, the TWIC. Mr. Smith was asked to participate as a representative of trucking-logistics concerns and for his experience in the credentialing process and procedures from the perspective of the trucking industry. A P P E N D I X A Technical Advisory Group Biographies
57 Lt. Sal Castruita Lt. Castruita is an Operations Division lieutenant for the Vir- ginia Port Authority Police Department. He oversees the law enforcement operations of two marine terminals in the Hamp- ton Roads area: the Portsmouth Marine Terminal and the New- port News Marine Terminal. He has extensive experience and responsibility for the proper credentialing of those persons who wish to access the port facility. He has direct experience with proper display, currency, and validation of credentials. He was asked to participate because of his knowledge of port operations, enforcement, and security related to the credentialing process. Dale Bennett Mr. Bennett is the president and CEO of the Virginia Truck- ing Association (VTA). As the executive head of the VTA, Mr. Bennett has immediate and extensive access to truck- ing companies, private fleet operators, industry suppliers, and other firms and individuals interested in the well being of motor freight transportation at the local, state, and national levels. Mr. Bennett was asked to participate because he can provide direct access to persons who may have valuable information about the credentialing process and its use.
