The US High Speed Rail Association is led by a team of seasoned professionals who are dedicated to the development and promotion of a national high speed rail network for America.
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Andy Kunz President & CEO
Mr. Kunz sets the vision and direction for the US High Speed Rail Association (USHSR). A long time high speed rail promoter, Mr. Kunz brings 30 years of successful business experience to USHSR - and provides senior leadership and an ambitious vision for sustainable transportation in America. This vision includes a 17,000 mile national high speed rail network built in phases and slated for completion by 2030.
Mr. Kunz is a national award-winning designer with a background in community design, urban planning, and sustainability. He has designed a wide variety of projects including a number of new towns and transit oriented developments. Mr. Kunz travels widely and has served as an expert in a number of forums. He speaks extensively at leading conferences and events on transportation and planning topics, and has provided keynote presentations on HSR and sustainability in international conferences in numerous countries (most recently China, Spain, Canada, etc.). As an authority on high speed rail, Mr. Kunz is committed to further developing USHSR and the high speed rail network in America.
Mr. Kunz holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, and a Master of Architecture in Town Design from the University of Miami.
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Thomas Hart, Esq. Vice President, Government Affairs & General Counsel
Mr. Hart is responsible for USHSR’s efforts to advocate for policy and legislation for high speed rail in America. In this role, Mr. Hart works with federal and state elected officials, the White House, and federal agencies. As an advisor, Mr. Hart frequently appears on professional panels on high speed rail, financial services, telecommunications, congressional affairs and other domestic and international issues. Mr. Hart is a partner at Adorno & Yoss, a member of the African-American Real Estate Professionals Organization (AAREP) board, and is involved with the National Bankers Association and the Congressional Black Caucus,
Prior to joining USHSR, Mr. Hart was a partner at Holland & Knight, LLP where he practiced telecom, real estate, and corporate law.
Mr. Hart holds a Bachelor's degree in economics from Brown University, and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. He is admitted to practice before the state courts of the District of Columbia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth, Tenth, and District of Columbia Circuits, and is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court and District of Columbia.
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Joseph Shelhorse Vice President, Member Services
Mr. Shelhorse is dedicated to enhancing the experience of USHSR’s members. He is also charged with attracting new members whose dues and contributions provide the single largest amount of unrestricted support for our programs. In this role, Mr. Shelhorse also develops programs that promote and advocate high speed rail in America.
Mr. Shelhorse has 25 years of extensive business management experience in the real estate and construction industry. His diverse background includes involvement on a number of large, complex construction projects directly relating to the extensive infrastructure needs of the US high speed rail network.
Mr. Shelhorse holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute, and is a LEED accredited professional.
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Valerie Ignelzi Director of Strategic Partnerships
Ms. Ignelzi is responsible for developing relationships and partnerships with related groups that support a sustainable vision for America. With many years of practice in architecture and urban planning, she works across disciplines to join design, planning, real estate, engineering, and rail industry professionals to create a more sustainable transportation system that will eliminate sprawl and promote a healthier lifestyle.
Ms. Ignelzi has worked extensively with a broad range of disciplines and brings a fresh angle to working with a wide variety of groups to further the mission of USHSR in advancing a national, state-of-the-art rail system.
Prior to joining USHSR, Ms. Ignelzi worked for a leading architecture and planning firm specializing in mixed-use, transit oriented development projects.
Ms. Ignelzi holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Florida, and is a LEED accredited professional.
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Dorothy Mowbray Director of Sales
Mrs. Mowbray is responsible for sponsorship sales for the US High Speed Rail Association Conference to be held March 4-5 in Orlando, FL. With the high speed rail project between Orlando and Tampa being the first introduction of high speed rail to the United States, Florida proves to be a vital component to the future of this sustainable transportation system in America.
Prior to joining USHSR as Director of Sales, Dorothy's background includes over 20 years of media advertising sales, most of which has been in the Central Florida area. Also a leadership advisory board member of the Florida Biofuels Association, she stands behind the paramount role that high speed rail represents as Florida leads the way in green, sustainable transportation.
Dorothy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting and Political Science from the University of North Dakota.
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Emy Louie Director of Public Outreach
Ms. Louie is responsible for building new relationships and spreading the word about USHSR’s programs and activities. She travels widely and works across networks to introduce people to USHSR and the vision for an advanced rail system for America. Ms. Louie tracks and attends many high speed rail events around the country and speaks with professionals in transportation, design, planning and environmental advocacy organizations, as well as with grassroots organizations and interested citizens.
Prior to joining USHSR, Ms. Louie ran her own radio show and has taught numerous university courses in high speed rail, sustainable development practices, advocacy, and building grassroots movements.
Ms. Louie holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
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