---RBC Board of Directors---
John Will, President and Chairman
Served in the United States Air Force, SAC, as a KC-135 Mechanic/Crew Chief, has large aircraft operations and de-icing experience, self employed fabricator and holds a current FAA dispatchers license. John lives in Eagle River, Alaska.
Paul Mills, Vice President, Director of Sales
Paul has 45 + years of sales and marketing experience with national, international, and local businesses. Originally from St Louis, he has been an Alaskan since 1975. Whether educational, promotional, profitable, or eventful, Paul possesses communication skills that fill many of Rolling Boxcar’s needs. He endeavors to establish mutual and beneficial working relationships, catering to the needs of RBC and its sponsors. Paul lives in Anchorage, Alaska
Adam Blaum, Secretary, Social Media
Adam served almost 24 years in the US Air Force and Alaska Air National Guard as a Services Specialist. He retired a Senior Master Sergeant as Superintendent of Sustainment Services Flight. Adam managed base-level Innovative Readiness Training Program for the Alaska’s Newtok Planning Group/”Mertarvik” Project, developed Air Force wide training programs at Headquarters Air Force Services Agency Education and Training Section, served on the Air National Guard Crisis Action Team, and managed Base Honor Guard Programs in addition to Base Mortuary Affairs programs. As a bonus to our project, he was also involved in small projects with the US Air Force Museum. Adam has degrees in Applied Technology Leadership, Welding and Nondestructive Testing Technology, and Computerized Business Systems/Accounting. He lives with his wife and kids in Eagle River, Alaska.
Zach Mills, Treasurer
Zach receive his associate’s degree in Business Management and Accounting from Alaska Career College in Anchorage, Alaska. Zach has over 23 years of retail experience and worked for Tesoro Petroleum for 14 years and managed a store for them for 8 years. He has lived in Alaska his entire life and currently lives in Anchorage, Alaska.
Randy Sorenson, Logistics Advisor
Sevier Valley Technical College, 1970-72; Southern Utah State University, 1972-73; Steven Henager Business College, 1973-74; President and Founder, Professional Escort Vehicle Operators Association (PEVOA) 2006-present; Owner, RSA Corp., Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) equipment to aid direction-boring contractors 1997-2015; Created and provided the Utah DOT Pilot/Escort Certification Program, 1991-present; RSA Network Inc. was awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin Space Systems to improve the safety and efficiency of oversize and overweight loads, 2011-2016; Expert witness for the movement of oversize load, 1993-present. Randy lives in Sandy, Utah.
Mark Berg, Events Coordinator
Mark spent 5 years in the US Army working on helicopter armament, 35 years working in the electrical trades throughout remote villages in Alaska and in the oil fields on the North Slope. For the last 40+ years, Mark has been deeply involved in the American Legion and is now 2nd Vice Commander of Jack Henry Post 1 in Anchorage Alaska. He continues his involvement with the American Legion Riders participating in many honor escorts for the military. Mark lives in Anchorage, Alaska.
Dave Ciocchi, Museum Director
Aeronautical Engineer; Boeing Commercial (SST and 747). Post-Graduate Museum studies, North Texas State University, Denton TX; Winedale Museum Management advanced course, Round Rock TX; Executive Director, SouthWest AeroSpace Museum, Ft Worth TX; Board of Directors at Museum of Alaska Transportation & Industry. Mechanic at AK Wing of Civil Air Patrol, Everts Air Cargo & Floats Alaska. Volunteer mechanic Christian Pilots Association and instructor in the CAP Cadet AeroSpace Education program. Dave lives in Anchorage, Alaska.
Dean Reaves
Dean spent 25 years in the electrical trades. He worked in the supply chain for mineral exploration in Alaska as well as design testing for a proposed gas pipeline thru Canada. Originally from Alabama, Dean has more than 50 years of touring experience and an impressive streak of collaborations under his belt as a drummer, vocalist and percussionist. He has toured all the way from Florida to Alaska with a stay in Nashville, where he played on WSM TV (now WSMV-TV) as a member of The Street. He also collaborated with acts across the nation, including Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, Question Mark & the Mysterians, Matt Hammer, Bo Porter and Gary “Alaska” Sloan. Dean lives in Anchorage, Alaska.
Paul Rieland, Sound & Lighting
Paul is a 33-year Alaskan, born in Seattle Washington, who found his work ethic in the boatyards of Ballard & Lake Union. He worked for Boeing as a structural mechanic building 747s, as a cook and deckhand with the Bristol Bay salmon fleet and a long-liner in warm Hawaiian waters, built custom homes and was Marketing and Events Coordinator for The Anchorage Home Builders Association. He was an account executive for a large telecommunication company, and traveled the US, Canada and multiple countries overseas as a professional musician and entertainer.
Paul currently works for First National Bank Alaska and recently celebrated 31 years of marriage to his wife Debbie. They live in Anchorage, AK.
Scott Manke, Historian
Along with many other research projects on commercial airports of the United States and between stints in the airlines, Scott finished his degree in history and geography with focus on transportation geography and 20th century military history. He served on various boards including President of the Lincoln Lutheran Athletic Association in the mid-90s and is currently Vice-President of St. John Lutheran church council and Lay Minister. He also has a small business selling stamps to collectors and volunteers for various organizations . Scott lives in Palmer, Alaska.