John Orrison
Railway Transportation Consultant
Dorchester,MA
Summary
With over 43 years working experience within American and International Railway Systems, John brings comprehensive capability to assist the Biden-Harris Transition Team for the new Democratic administration. John is eager to service in a political position with a desire to be place in an executive senior position within the Department of Transportation. John will bring comprehensive experiential knowledge of American passenger train operations, commuter rail operations and freight railway companies. John also has assisted international railway operators in Africa, Eastern Europe, South and Central America.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
John W. Orrison Consulting, LLC
Dorchester , MA
03.2020 - Current
John is providing professional consulting service for the development of new railway systems in Dominican Republic, Liberia and Guinea. The Dominican Republic railway will be the first built in country for the movement of port shipping containers and passengers. The west Africa project will transport one of the largest mineral deposits in the world.
Senior Rail Advisor
HNTB
Boston, MA
02.2017 - Current
John is the Rail Operations Modeling Planning Leader for HNTB Engineering Design Services Firm. John is currently directing the operations planning for over $1B capacity expansion for the MBTA Commuter Rail, leader for TXDOT Houston Freight Mobility Study and California Capital Corridor Service Planning.
Rail Infrastructure Advisor
US Treasury Office Of Technical Assistance
Washington, DC
11.2015 - Current
John is currently providing assistance to the Ukrainian National Railway to modernize its legal, regulatory and operating structures. Working through the US Embassy in Ukraine, John was instrumental in bringing over a billion USD of American made locomotives and rail cars to Ukraine. John has also provided assistance to Argentina and Brazil
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 09.1975 - 06.1980
MBA - Railroad And Railway Transportation
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 09.1983 - 06.1985
White House Fellow - Office of The President And Vice President
The White House
Washington, DC 09.1989 - 09.1989
Skills
Strategic Planning
undefinedAccomplishments
1997 US Surface Transportation Board Finance Docket No. 333888 "Railroad Control Application Volume 3A of 8 - CSX Operating Plan, Labor Impact Exhibit, Density Charts and Supporting Statements June 1997".
US Trade & Development Agency - Publication of 10 Reports assessing the rehabilitation of the existing Dar Es Salaam to Isaka railway and to construct new line to Burundi and Rwanda.
Choir Member of Trinity Episcopal Church Boston
Baritone Singer and Mentor to young choristers within my section. Resident Choir for the Cathedrals of Canterbury, Wells, Salisbury and West Minister Abby.
Timeline
Consultant
John W. Orrison Consulting, LLC
03.2020 - Current
Senior Rail Advisor
HNTB
02.2017 - Current
Rail Infrastructure Advisor
US Treasury Office Of Technical Assistance
11.2015 - Current
White House Fellow - Office of The President And Vice President
The White House
09.1989 - 09.1989
MBA - Railroad And Railway Transportation
Harvard University
09.1983 - 06.1985
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Auburn University
09.1975 - 06.1980
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