Tom is a 36 year veteran of Canadian Pacific, he has worked in the engineering and maintenance department for approximately 20 years, many of those years as a front line supervisor, in some of the most challenging environments western Canada offers to railroading In 1997 Tom shifted his career path within CP to the technical training arena, designing and delivering various railway safety and regulatory courses. Retiring from CP 16 years later he transitioned to an independent contractor, and also teaches railway related courses for SAIT School of Transportation.

Rick is a 35 year veteran of Canadian Pacific, he has worked in the Bridge and Building Department and Engineering maintenance department for approximately 20 years, many of those years in Eastern Canada. In 1997 Rick shifted his career path within CP to the technical training arena, designing and delivering various railway safety and regulatory courses. Retiring from CP 14 years later, Rick transitioned to an independent contractor, and also teaches railway related courses for various customers in the rail Industry

Troy is a veteran Alberta Fire Chief and a Alberta Certified Instructor (License: RFRI #8 Course Leader) Registered For: Group 1 Recommended to instruct Wildfire Member (Firetack) courses. Troy offers his vast experience to Railroad Contractors that require Wildfire training. His 2 day expanded Alberta Wildfire Orientation package will meet or exceed (S 100 equivalent)

As an independent welding contractor for 38 years, Rick has developed numerous innovative, creative solutions to fabrication challenges which includes work specific to the Rail Industry. ​ ​Rick’s scope of on and off site projects from Manitoba to BC includes: ​•Extensive experience in all forms of welding •Tig, mig, stainless and B-pressure •Rail equipment repair & Fabrication, both in-shop and on-site, •Chipped switch point repair, restored to OEM profile specs •Switch point protector repair •Manganese Frog tread and point repair to OEM profile specs ​