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The Detroit Intermodal Association and Ocean Freight Association of Detroit (DIA - OFA), is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of intermodal and ocean freight transportation. Our mission is to facilitate the growth and understanding of our industry through programs that encourages strong business relationships, community involvement, education and social interaction.  

Membership is open to all those involved in domestic and international freight transportation and logistics, along with their support industries.  Click here to join or renew your membership.

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Past Presidents

     
Roy Bruinsma 2009 Premises Systems
Johnny Smith 2008 APL Limited
Jeanne Heilman 2007 Port of Virginia
Don "Wes" Wood 2006* C.H. Robinson
     
Rene Arnal 2004-05 Rite-Way Transport, Inc.
Sherri Pelc 2003-04 Duty Draw Back Services
Jim Gannon 2002-03 TRANS-Overseas Corp.
Joe Rubino 2001-02 Mason Dixon Lines
Dave Shepard 2000-01 C.H. Robinson
     
Rick Mikulski 1999-00 Norfolk Southern Railway
Roy Valihora 1998-99 Gateway Intermodal
Lynn Schmeltzer 1997-98 GST Corporation
Thomas Dooley 1996-97 Canadian National Railways
Charles Scott 1995-96 Scott Container Service, Inc.
     
Linda Ferguson 1994-95 Schenker International
Deborah Zapinkski 1993-94 Cast North America, Inc.
Thomas Costello 1992-93 Grand Truck Western Railroad
David Perrault 1991-92 Schenker International
Vince Anton 1990-91 Hub City Detroit Terminals
     
Noreen Danca 1989-90 Cargo Placement Services
Connie Springer 1988-89 Springer Express
Chuck Ellis 1987-88 Grand Truck Railroad
Greg Gorno 1986-87 Gorno Transportation
Joseph Szufnar 1985-86 Lonnie & Woody's Recapping
     
Andrew Strock 1984-85 Southern Pacific Railroad
Robert Cox 1983-84 Grand Trunk Western Railroad
John Leddy 1982-83 Santa Fe Railroad
Michael Litt 1981-82 Alliance Shippers
Raymond Varueyr 1980-81  
     
William Harness 1979-80 Norfolk & Western
Robert Harris 1978-79 Grand Trunk Western Railroad
Keith Rankin 1977-78 ConRail

*  The DIA-OFA adopted a calendar year format in 2006


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