Principle, Dir. Sales & Leasing
Prior to his railroad career, Mr. Salsburg attended Florida State College of Jacksonville and University of North Florida where he received his degree in Business Administration. After graduating from college, he became a Senior Accountant/Finance Advisor at a financial institution. He was responsible for handling their investment fund with assets of over $40 million.
Mr. Salsburg began his railroad career early in 1993 with Rail Trusts Equipment as their Business Manager. His duties included managing the investments of five equipment trusts and two corporations including Rail Trusts Equipment. After receiving hands on training at various locomotive shops, he focused on selling and leasing railway equipment with an emphasis on Rail Trusts’ locomotive leasing and rebuild programs. Later he would become Assistant Vice President.
After the purchase of RTEX Locomotive Services in 2008, Mr. Salsburg was named Vice President and was in charge of purchasing and selling Rail Trusts’ locomotive inventory and lease fleet. Additional responsibilities included managing shop operations as well as forecasting, budgeting and financing options with major banks for funding.
In 2014, Mr. Salsburg became partner with Rail Trusts Equipment to establish Rail Trusts Locomotive Leasing, LLC where he continued to build their rail portfolio including railcars, track mobiles, locomotives and locomotive components.
Throughout his railroad career, Mr. Salsburg has inspected hundreds and hundreds of locomotives. Whether it requires being in the office producing balance sheets/P&L statements or being out in the field changing out an engine, Mr. Salsburg has experience in all facets of the business.
Mr. Salsburg, who is a Jacksonville native, is married and has twin boys. He enjoys golf, beach volleyball, running, biking and being with family.
