Rail Industry Professionals Join FMW Solutions

Kelly Lynch, Director of Special Projects

Kevin Sweat, Director of Safety and Compliance

Railroad contracting, consulting, and engineering firm FMW Solutions LLC (“FMW”) has hired Kelly Lynch as its Director of Special Projects and Kevin Sweat as its Director of Safety and Compliance.

"We have enlisted the diverse skills of these two industry professionals to better serve our customers. With their talents, FMW will be better positioned to aid the rail industry as it continues to meet the needs of the 21st century," stated Davidson Ward, President of FMW. 

FMW has experienced significant growth since its founding in 2016, and the company now serves clients in the Class 1, regional, tourist, and industrial trades, and features deep expertise in both modern and vintage rail equipment.

"Our growth is thanks to the trust our clients have placed in us, and our dedication to being innovative and transparent partners. Kelly and Kevin are two veteran experts in their respective fields and will be assets for our clients and projects moving forward," said Ward.

Together with its affiliate, the National Rail Consulting Group, FMW offers a suite of professional services, including rail mechanical and engineering design, diesel locomotive servicing and repair, rail operations, strategic planning support, marketing and consultation services, safety compliance administration and training, as well as alternative fuel technology and research. FMW is also an accomplished rail preservation resource, with expertise in the restoration and operation of historic equipment and steam locomotives.

To learn more about FMW Solutions or National Rail Consulting Group, visit fmwsolutions.com or www.nationalrailconsulting.com. Our team can also call be reached at 423-425-9753 and by email. FMW is also hiring for additional positions. To inquire, please click here.

ABOUT OUR NEW HIRES

KELLY LYNCH | Email

As Director of Special Projects, Kelly Lynch will lead marketing, consulting, strategic planning, and media production, as well as provide operations planning and logistical support for FMW, the National Rail Consulting Group, and its clients. 

Mr. Lynch is an Indiana native with over 17 years of experience in railroading, film and video production, digital marketing, advertising, and historic rail preservation. He has worked for a variety of short line and tourist railroad operations in various roles, including as a trainmaster, conductor, laborer, and locomotive fireman. In addition, Mr. Lynch has administered railroad operations, events, and logistics planning, handled customer service and customer experience, digital marketing, grant-writing, placemaking, and community outreach for dozens of operations and institutions. Mr. Lynch previously worked for Apple, NBC/Universal, and CBS/Paramount in his career as an award-winning freelance filmmaker and also serves as a railroad transportation coordinator for motion pictures.

Mr. Lynch has been a board member and Vice President of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, Inc. since 2005 and, in 2017, was named Executive Director of Headwaters Junction, a proposed regional railroad attraction that he has designed and developed. Lynch was previously the Video Creative Director for Sweetwater Sound, the world's leading music instrument and pro audio gear retailer.

KEVIN SWEAT | Email

As Director of Safety and Compliance, Kevin Sweat will offer clients rail safety reviews, regulatory compliance audits, as well as provide operations training and he will be a key member of the FMW rail operations team. He maintains a deep knowledge of rail operations, regulatory compliance, and safety. 

Mr. Sweat is a Florida native with over 15 years in the railroad industry, with experience on numerous railroads throughout the country, ranging from tourist railroads, short lines, Class Is, and commuter railroads and he has provided regulatory and operational oversight for intercity passenger rail and short lines.

Mr. Sweat has over a decade of experience as a locomotive engineer and conductor on freight and passenger railroads, and he holds certifications from the FRA in Accident Investigation and Positive Train Control. He most recently served for six years as an FRA Operating Practices Inspector for the Florida Department of Transportation.