Our Staff
The RSI staff is available to answer your questions about membership or the rail supply industry. We strive to give you the information you need to succeed as a supplier. Our staff has over 50 years of cumulative experience working with Congress, U.S. Agencies such as the Department of Transportation, and with the railroad and rail supply industries.
The Railway Supply Institute, Inc.
425 Third Street, S.W. Suite 920
Washington, D.C 20024
(p) 202-347-4664
(f) 202-347-0047
rsi@railwaysupply.org
Thomas D. Simpson, President
simpson@railwaysupply.org
Mr. Simpson has been with RSI since 1988. Prior to joining RSI, Mr. Simpson worked at the Federal Railroad Administration's Office of Public Affairs in Washington, D.C. He has also served as the President of Operation Lifesaver's Board of Directors.
Areas of Responsibility: Mr. Simpson oversees all RSI legislative and advocacy activities in Washingon, DC, with particular emphasis on freight railroads, freight cars, hazardous materials, truck sizes and weights, tax and railroad safety legislation.
Mr. Simpson also manages the RSI Committees on Quality Assurance, Standard Coupler Manufacturers, State Taxation, Tank Cars, and Equipment Leasing. Tom also serves as Executive Director of the American Railway Car Institute .
Nicole B. Brewin, Asst. Vice President
brewin@railwaysupply.org
Ms. Brewin joined RSI in January 2001. Ms. Brewin previously worked for Congressman Peter Visclosky (D-IN) as a Transportation Legislative Assistant, handling such issues as rail safety, surface transportation program and high speed rail.
Areas of Responsibility: Nicole monitors legislative and regulatory matters pertaining to the railroads and rail supply industry with particular emphasis on Amtrak, SAFETEA legislation, rail tax credits and rail investment. She also manages the RSI Washington Affairs Committee. In addition, Ms. Brewin coordinates Railroad Day on Capitol Hill with the Association of American Railroads and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association.
Amanda T. Patrick, Membership & Marketing
patrick@railwaysupply.org
Amanda joined RSI in July 2008. She previously worked for Cassidy and Associates, where she worked as an assistant for Former Congressman Jack Quinn (R-NY).
Areas of Responsibility: Amanda works in membership development and marketing. Her responsibilities include member outreach and acquisition, trade show planning, event organizing, and website development and maintenance.
Robyn M. Leach, Office Manager
leach@railwaysupply.org
Ms. Leach is responsible for the operations at RSI. She manages all financial functions and administrative duties. In addition, she coordinates the Quality Assurance Conference.