Erin Meehan

Manager Business Development for Railway Innovative Solutions @ Asphalt Materials, Inc.

About

I help rail industry partners unlock new opportunities and improve operational efficiency through innovative solutions. Currently, I lead the business development for Tietan, an engineered impermeable asphalt product that is extending the life of wood railroad ties. With over 20 years of experience in sales, business development, and management, I’ve worked with leading companies such as EnviroServe, RJ Corman, and Road & Rail Services, driving growth, launching new service lines, and building strong customer relationships. My background spans everything from RFP-driven projects to large-scale emergency response operations, giving me a unique perspective on solving complex challenges. As the former owner of Midwest Rail Consultants, I partnered with clients across industries to optimize logistics and rail operations. I’m passionate about being a relationship-builder and problem solver, always looking for ways to move the ball forward and deliver measurable results. Let’s connect if you’re interested in rail innovation, operational efficiency, or strategic partnerships.

Country

United States

City

Greater Lexington Area

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Skill

Sales Prospecting, Sales Strategy, Cold Calling, Sales Planning, Sales Processes, Consumer Products, Outside Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Dispute Resolution, Leadership Development, Sales and Marketing, Customer Retention, Communication, Sales Presentations, Strategy, Client Relations, Solution Selling, Market Analysis, Business Relationship Management, Relationship Building

Experience

Manager Business Development for Railway Innovative Solutions

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

In this role, I support the development of Tietan™. Backed by Asphalt Materials, Inc.—a Heritage Group company— we are leveraging expertise from the asphalt industry to offer an engineered asphalt coating that protects wood ties and significantly extends their service life. Tietan is owned and distributed by Railway Innovative Solutions, LLC.

Principal / Owner

Midwest Rail Consultants, LLC

2019-11 - 2025-5 · 5 yrs 7 mos

Lexington, Kentucky Area

Assisting Clients in understanding the Railroad industry and developing their relationships to Class I Railroads, Shortline Railroads, and Industrial Shippers with the goal of developing efficiencies, optimizing performance, and creating value.

Client Services Manager

EnviroServe

2020-1 - 2021-9 · 1 yr 9 mos

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Commercial Development Manager- East & Midwest

RJ Corman Railroad Services, LLC

2017-7 - 2019-10 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Nicholasville, Kentucky

National Sales Manager -Track Services

Road & Rail Services, Inc.

2013-6 - 2017-7 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Track Services

Director of Business Development

Road and Rail Services

2011-6 - 2014-8 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Developing relationships with new and existing customers. Discovering new market segments to extend our operations and growing current operational lines to enable a more efficient and cost effective utilization of company assets. Delivering value to our customers and fostering a culture of safety while striving for continuos improvement.

Business Development/Project Mgr.

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC

2007-8 - 2011-7 · 4 yrs

Manage client relationships through regular sales calls, meetings and communication. Leverage and grow relationships with key officials that have the ability to choose RJC as a preferred provider of both emergency and non-emergency services. Build and maintain an extensive network of subcontarctors to assist with above average job activity. Manage and oversee large emergency and non emergency projects to insure profitability and efficiency of operations. Served as single POC for all client departments and RJC. Prospect and evaluate new business opportunities to include in our list of services provided.