Our Team

The Alameda Belt Line brings together a team of industry leaders from around the country who have each spent decades optimizing the transportation industry. Combining their varied expertise, the team is uniquely positioned to guide improvements for freight transportation through the Alameda corridor that will enhance efficiencies and boost local economies.

Martin Yarnall

CEO

Martin Yarnall

With more than 20 years of diversified experience in supply chain logistics and terminal operations, CEO Martin Yarnall is an industry leader, driving development strategies for multiple infrastructure assets and managing performance, safety, and budgets for some of our nation’s largest maritime carriers. Martin’s decorated career spans a wide range of roles, including director of Supply Chain Logistics for FD Stonewater, vice president of Marine and Terminal Operations for CMA-CGM, and chief operating officer of Pier 400, among others.

David Moon

CFO

David Moon

David Moon has over 40 years of financial management experience across a diverse range of industries. For the past 20 years, David has focused his talents on the transportation industry, serving first as director of accounting for BNSF Railway before becoming CFO of the Port Terminal Railroad Association and finally joining the team at Alameda Belt Line. David’s varied financial background is key to leading operations powering the movement of freight from ports that are critical to the national economy.

GENERAL DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Michael Bernstein

Michael began his career in railroading as manager of Yard Operations in Dupo, Illinois more than 16 years ago. Since then, Michael has journeyed all across the industry gathering a wealth of experience in railroad operations and management while cultivating a unique talent for establishing trusted advisor relationships with c-suite and board members. As the current general director of operations at Alameda Belt Line, Michael continues a history of industry success by expertly guiding logistics and operations to help improve transportation efficiency between San Pedro Bay ports and Redondo Junction.

GENERAL DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Mike Stolzman

M.D. (Mike) Stolzman began his railroad journey over 30 years ago after honorably serving in the U.S. Army as an artillery officer. He was recruited by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad (CNW) as an operations officer and later participated in the merger with the Union Pacific (UPRR) and Southern Pacific (SPRR) railroads. Mike eventually moved into the industrial switching arena with the Canadian National (CNRR) Railroad. Afterward, he transitioned into the “Shortline World” with Anacostia & Pacific Rail Holdings where he eventually was the president of three of their six properties. Most recently, Mike was the president/GM for the New Orleans Public Belt RR and chief operating officer for the Port of New Orleans.