Freightway Council & Committees

Freightway Council Members

The St. Louis Regional Freightway Council is a group of leaders comprised of multi-modal representatives, regional public and private leadership, governmental representatives and corporate leaders. These hand-picked individuals have been recognized for their dedication to optimizing the St. Louis region’s freight investments and marketing regional freight opportunities. Eight of the council members represent the seven couties of the bi-state area along with the City of St. Louis, which cumulatively comprise the St. Louis Regional Freightway.

Freight Development and Needs Analysis Committee

The Freight Development and Needs Analysis Committee is responsible for setting regional multi-modal transportation priorities that are used as a tool to advocate for infrastructure funding with public and private sector leaders. This Committee provides opportunities for the region’s supply chain leaders to set infrastructure priorities based on a project’s ability to lower freight transportation costs and optimize the freight network.

The St. Louis region’s movement of goods and services are analyzed annually and compared to the Freightway’s goals for advancing our region’s economy through manufacturing and logistic industries. Priorities for the next fiscal year and action items will be set based on these discussions.

The Freight Development and Needs Analysis Committee is comprised of public sector influencers and supply chain leaders who represent freight-related interests of the St. Louis region’s business community, led by the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis President Mike McCarthy. Companies not directly affiliated with the supply chain industries are welcomed to attend and participate in committee discussions.

Marketing Committee

The Marketing Committee is responsible for developing and implementing marketing efforts that gain the St. Louis region global and national recognition as a freight hub. The Committee also drives regional freight-related business manufacturing and logistics business development efforts.

Marketing Committee members are known for their knowledge and influence in marketing, business devel­opment, and communications. They are led by America’s Central Port Executive Director Dennis Wilmsmeyer.