Rail Management Team

Alan Matheson
Superintendent

Alan Matheson was named superintendent and COO of Tacoma Rail in 2024. Alan has spent 20 years serving Tacoma Rail, dedicating most of his professional life to Rail customers and the community. He has worked as a Trainmaster, Roadmaster and as an Assistant Superintendent. He served as a Pacific Region Board member for the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) from 2016 – 2023 and remains active in the national trade association. Prior to joining Tacoma Rail, Matheson was general manager for American Orient Express (AOE) Rail Services and was responsible for maintenance and refurbishment of vintage luxury railcars operating in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Tim Flood

Terminal Superintendent

Tim Flood is Tacoma Rail’s Terminal Superintendent; he oversees the entire Operating Department and has been in that position since 2007. In this role he is responsible for implementing policy, execution of the daily operating plan, and supervision of 75 plus employees in the coordination and safe operational movement of all train activities on two divisions. Flood began his railroad career in train service, as a Conductor with the BNSF Railway, in early 1998 and has held the positions of Yardmaster, Trainmaster and Intermodal Hub Manager. Prior to his railroad career he served as a Hotshot Wildland Firefighter in California, working on fire suppression efforts throughout the United States. He has non-profit experience serving as President of the Transportation Club of Tacoma as well as the Tacoma Community College Foundation Board for many years. He is passionate about customer service, relationships in the transportation industry, and giving back to the community through charitable work. Tim has a Bachelor of Science degree from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo.

Dan McCabe

Chief Information/Financial Officer

Dan McCabe is Tacoma Rail’s CIO/CFO and manages it’s finance and technology. He has received national awards on behalf of Tacoma Rail for his work in the railroad technology field. His work in writing financial applications has garnered more than $19 million in grants and zero interest state loans. Dan has been in the railroad industry for over 19 years and was certified as a locomotive engineer. He is a Tacoma native and has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Western Washington University.

Lori Daniels

Chief Administration Officer

Lori Daniels is responsible for various labor relations, which include negotiation of collective bargaining agreements under the Railway Labor Act, creation of innovative labor/management strategies, succession planning, recruitment and employee retention; compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations; and budgetary support and fiscal responsibility. Daniels began her career at TPU in 1989 as a customer service assistant and moved to Human Resources in August 1996. Daniels moved to Tacoma Rail in January 1999 and held the positions of administrative secretary, administrative assistant and supervisor of operations until taking her current position in July 2006.