Home About Products and Solutions Careers News Contact Investor Relations Sustainability Vendor Relations En Our Leadership Team Infrastructure SolutionsAbout Leadership About History Business System Our Brands Leadership Corporate Responsibility Executive Leadership L.B. Foster's executive leadership team sets the company's strategic direction, and is dedicated to sustainable profitable growth via its commitment to providing quality products and services to its customers and treating our customers, suppliers and employees as partners. John Kasel PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Mr. Kasel joined the Company in 2003 as Vice President – Operations and Manufacturing and served in roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since December 2019; Senior Vice President – Rail & Construction from 2017 to December 2019; Senior Vice President – Rail Products & Services from 2012 to 2017; and Senior Vice President - Operations and Manufacturing from 2005 to 2012. In his role as Vice President – Manufacturing and Operations from 2003 to 2005, he introduced LEAN manufacturing and other advancements which improved operating efficiency and reliability. When he assumed the role of Senior Vice President of the Rail business following an alignment of all operations under business leaders with full P&L responsibility, the Rail business was the largest reporting segment by revenue. He then added responsibility for the Construction and Tubular segments prior to being appointed COO. Patrick Guinee SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND CORPORATE SECRETARY Mr. Guinee joined the company in 2014 as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. In this role Mr. Guinee provides leadership for legal matters and public company governance requirements. He came to the company having previously served in corporate governance and assistant secretary roles at publicly traded companies. He provides the needed oversight for compliance with SEC regulations as well as structuring policy for proper governance, ethics, and risk management. He plays an important role in helping business managers make sound decisions regarding contracts, employment and human resources, and various compliance matters. Mr. Guinee also provides legal guidance for the board of directors. Peter Jones MANAGING DIRECTOR, EUROPEAN OPERATIONS Mr. Jones is the managing director for L.B. Foster operations throughout the European region. He resides in Sheffield, England, the European headquarters and base of operations for L.B. Foster track components. L.B. Foster’s European business is largely made up of rail products and solutions for applications that provide efficiency, comfort and safety to transit rail operators. Mr. Jones is leading efforts to build the company’s automation solutions business targeted at transportation applications and adjacent markets where we are delivering advanced solutions that automate several aspects of equipment and transportation systems, including services designed for bespoke systems to end users. Following three acquisitions in Europe, this region is playing a key role in creating value for the company. Brian Kelly SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION Mr. Kelly began his career with L.B. Foster in 2006 as Vice President, Human Resources. He came to the company having previously served in various HR leadership roles at public and private companies. Since joining the company, Mr. Kelly has been focused on developing talent and human resources programs that create a culture of teamwork as a cornerstone of our values, emphasizing that it’s not only what you do, but how you do it. In 2012, Mr. Kelly took over several administrative functions within the company in addition to his HR leadership role. Today, Mr. Kelly is the Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration, with leadership responsibilities that include Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Corporate Marketing, Environmental, Health and Safety, Real Estate and Facilities, and Continuous Sustainable Improvement (CSI). Greg Lippard SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, RAIL TECHNOLOGIES & SERVICES Mr. Lippard is responsible for the Rail Business line as well as the Rail Business segment sales operations. Mr. Lippard has worked in the North American rail industry for over 25 years and has held various board positions on important industry associations. As the company’s top leader in sales he is often regarded as the voice of the customer and a key sponsor for our Customer Centric goals. His responsibilities in the company have also included management of international sales and business development, and he currently leads the sales departments responsible for export sales. Mr. Lippard is also overseeing the rail segments service initiatives which are a key component to organic growth by helping drive operating ratio performance for freight rail operators. Mr. Lippard plays a significant role in managing relationships with some of the company’s most important partners. William Thalman SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Mr. William (Bill) M. Thalman joined L.B. Foster in 2021 as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Thalman brings to the company considerable experience from a successful career in finance and operating positions. Mr. Thalman was previously employed by Kennametal, Inc., a publicly-traded corporation providing metal cutting and wear-protection solutions to various industries, since 2004, most recently serving as Vice President – Advanced Material Solutions since 2016 and Vice President – Transformation Office since 2019. Prior to his most recent assignments, Mr. Thalman served in roles of increasing responsibility, including Vice President – Finance Infrastructure, Director of Finance – M&A and Planning, Director of Finance – Kennametal Europe, and Assistant Corporate Controller. Prior to Kennametal, Mr. Thalman held positions where he had responsibility for treasury, investor relations, and financial reporting. Early in his career, he worked in public accounting at Coopers & Lybrand (now PriceWaterhouseCoopers). Mr. Thalman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from West Virginia University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Pittsburgh. William Treacy SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS Mr. Treacy was appointed Senior Vice President, Infrastructure Solutions in 2021, having served as Tubular & Energy Services in 2017. He previously held leadership positions in L.B. Foster’s Rail Business segment guiding manufacturing and product engineering as well as general management responsibilities for various rail divisions. His current responsibilities include those divisions that serve the tubular and energy markets for services and solutions critical to oil & gas applications. Among Mr. Treacy’s responsibilities are some of the most recent acquisitions the company has made to increase exposure to services for oil & gas development in shale territories and support of pipeline infrastructure to move liquids and gas to their final destination. Mr. Treacy’s team is adapting to the constantly changing requirements of the U.S. energy industry that is evolving into the worlds most significant supplier. Robert Bauer SENIOR ADVISOR Mr. Bauer stepped down from his role as President and CEO and as a director on July 21, 2021, to serve as a senior advisor to Mr. Kasel through December 31, 2021, at which point he will retire from employment with the Company. Contact 800.255.4500 For further information on L.B.Foster’s accreditation or its range of products and services please visit: www.lbfoster.com Latest News 11.02.2021 L.B. Foster Attends 26th Annual Wheel... 10.26.2021 L.B. Foster Launches Digital Signage... Global Headquarters L.B. Foster Company 415 Holiday Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15220 U.S.A. Follow us Investor Relations Corporate Information Legal Disclaimer Careers