1000 Cranes® Founder Naomi Takeuchi New Interim Executive Director Southeast Assoc of Rail Shippers

Feb. 25, 2013 - PRLog -- As Interim Executive Director, Takeuchi will focus on leadership development, board development, meeting planning and financial analysis.  She shared, “I am honored to be working with SEARS.  It is an exciting time for railroads. The future of SEARS is strong and I look forward to being part of their growth and expansion.”

SEARS serves the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Members are from various levels of rail management of both major and short line railroads and represent areas such as heavy and light industry, mining, consumer products, forest products, agriculture, port operations and service organizations.

Paul Hoben, President of  SEARS, shared, “I am thrilled that Naomi Takeuchi has signed on as our Interim Executive director for the next year. She is an expert in the area of leadership development with proven results.   She will be the driving force in leading SEARS to continued growth to evolve to the next level.”  To learn more information about the Southeast Association of Rail Shippers, please visit: http://www.serailshippers.com/.

Takeuchi added, “This position is a part time agreement with the Southeast Association of Rail Shippers; 1000 Cranes® will continue to work with corporations and non profits on leadership development, strategic planning, growth, financial stability and other specialized consulting services. You can find out more at our website: http://1000cranes.com/.”

Naomi Takeuchi can be reached at (877) 378-4430 or info@1000cranes.com.

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Southeast Association of Rail Shippers

The Southeast Association of Rail Shippers serves a diverse membership in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Members represent areas such as heavy and light industry, mining, consumer products, forest products, agriculture, port operations and service organizations. Southeast Association of Rail Shippers direct contact is:  serailshippers@gmail.com