Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is composed of 8 internal members and meet on a quarterly basis. The purpose of this committee is to:

  • Review current and future activities and ensure that they are aligned with the overall goals of the strategic plan
  • Ensure that policies and procedures are met within the organization
  • Review upcoming or new opportunities for partnerships and projects
  • Discuss any issues that impact the success of the organization
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Robert H. “Bob” Plymale

Director and CEO
Rahall Transportation Institute
City National Bank Building
1900 3rd Avenue
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 696-7098
(304) 696-6099 fax
rplymale@njrati.org

Frank Betz

Chief Operating Officer
Rahall Transportation Institute
City National Bank Building
1900 3rd Avenue
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 696-3877
(304) 696-6099 fax
fbetz@njrati.org

Patrick J. Donovan

Director, Maritime and Intermodal Transportation, RTI and Director, National Maritime Enhancement Institute, Marshall University
Rahall Transportation Institute
City National Bank Building
1900 3rd Avenue
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 696-2906
(304) 696-6099 fax
pdonovan@njrati.org

David Lawson

Chief Information Officer
Rahall Transportation Institute
City National Bank Building
1900 3rd Avenue
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 696-7098
(304) 696-6099 fax
lawsond@njrati.org

Diana Long

Director of Transportation Workforce Development
Rahall Transportation Institute
City National Bank Building
1900 3rd Avenue
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 696-7098
(304) 696-6099 fax
dlong@njrati.org

Andrew Nichols

Assistant Professor of Engineering
Rahall Transportation Institute
City National Bank Building
1900 3rd Avenue
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 696-3203
(304) 696-6099 fax
andrew.nichols@marshall.edu

Brie Salmons

Operations Manager
Rahall Transportation Institute
City National Bank Building
1900 3rd Avenue
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 696-7072
(304) 696-6099 fax
bsalmons@njrati.org

Wael Zatar

Professor of Civil Engineering
Rahall Transportation Institute
City National Bank Building
1900 3rd Avenue
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 696-6043
(304) 696-6099 fax
zatar@marshall.edu