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NEARS Spring 2026 Conference Survey - Newport
1.
Are you a (Check One):
Rail Shipper
Railroad
Leasing Company
Other
2.
Is this your first time attending NEARS?
Yes
No
3.
Please rate the following speakers
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Capt. George E Lang Jr., Naval War College Foundation
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
David Fink, Federal Railroad Administration
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Todd Rynaski, Union Pacific
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Ari Ashe, Journal of Commerce
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Mike McClellan, Norfolk Southern
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Adam Weiskittel, BNSF Railway
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Paul Titterton, GATX
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Kyle Little, Sherwood Lumber
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Vince D'Amico, Glencore
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
The Tony & Jason Show
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Speaker Comments:
4.
Please rate the following:
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Overall Conference:
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Overall Hotel Facilities:
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
NEARS Dinner Train
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
The Speakeasy Hospitality Suite
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
NEARS Receptions
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
NEARS Food
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Comments:
5.
Any additional comments:
Current Progress,
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