Daniel Behr, Ph.D Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Experienced consultant to the transportation, logistics and infrastructure sectors in finance, traffic development (cargo and passenger), economic (cluster) development, as well as equipment acquisition, appraisal, renovation and maintenance. Current Projects:He is also currently involved with an initiative to establish a “temperature controlled cargo” enterprise that will import and distribute food products into the Danish, German and Swedish markets. This will help shift freight movement from motor carrier to railways. Mr. Behr is in discussions with US Class I railroad carriers (Union Pacific and CSX) to develop new trade lanes for bulk export to the European markets in commodities such as coal, fertilizer, ore, grains, building materials and numerous other commodities. (See other past projects below)

Greater Chicago Area

Experience in capital formation in the transportation, logistics and infrastructure sectors.Capital formation for lower to middle market enterprises through USCIS EB-5 program.Assistance to USCIS approved Regional Centers for project capital

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Engagement was co-sponsored by the Canadian Government and the Province of New Brunswick. The work scope included cost and transit time comparisons for rail service to key US markets; Midwest, NE Region, E. Coast ports and Toronto.Data was collected on FDI investment target industry segments from proprietary, commercial databases and a survey of Mr. Behr’s design to collect more detailed data. Insights gained through numerous professional relationships established in the study examined the feasibility of various service levels from weekly to multiple daily frequencies. Rolling stock requirements were calculated, given products and commodities identified, in addition to potential container traffic that might be developed, through the anticipated increase in port and regional activities. The identified rail service matrix possibilities were updated in the context of:• rail marketing and service initiatives by the current carriers in the region• completed rail infrastructure projects in Vermont • realignment of rail services, given the acquisition of the former Delaware & Hudson network in New York by the Norfolk Southern Railroad in 2015The study examined the variety of potential changes in the North American rail transportation network considering merger discussions involving CP Rail and Norfolk Southern Corporation. SWOT analyses were applied to potential combinations.The study evaluated potential commodity and market trends for North American traffic flows. The evaluation provided information that would be drivers for potential local investment to respond to these emerging markets. Among these will be assessment of the natural gas and crude market, its derivative and distillate products and their effects of production, transport, storage, staging and shipping.The study identified commodities that could potentially have represented unique opportunities to shift traffic from Gulf of Mexico and for trans-loading for overseas transport.

Greater Chicago Area

Overview and advisory for the European transportation and logistics sector, with breakdowns by mode, industry verticals, ports and terminals (both maritime and inland waterways), with a specific focus on the prospects for rail. The advisory included present and anticipated EU law and policy changes, as well as the general business climate, broken down by country.

Mr. Behr led the firm’s Transportation & Infrastructure Group, as vice president. He was involved in numerous transaction efforts and financial initiatives to secure capital for lower to middle market enterprises, as well as being involved on the buy and/or sell side of merger and acquisition transactions. He and his team also worked closely with clients to provide strategic business services.In addition, he developed the basis of an infrastructure finance component, capitalizing on an investor base he cultivated, interested in rail, transport and infrastructure opportunities, both in the private and public sectors. As applied to public sector initiatives, the purpose of developing this innovative form of private funding for public projects is to help accelerate realization of numerous public transportation initiatives in a fraction of the time normally required.

St. Paul, Mn

Mr. Behr was instrumental in establishing the new terminal carrier, working closely with John Gohmann, current president of the railroad. He developed one of the first PC-based revenue accounting computer applications, that later developed into a number of modules, such as tracking cars on line, demurrage, per diem car hire, switch lists, tracking traffic in specific commodities and electronic data interchange (EDI). After perfecting the application, he successfully custom tailored the same system for installation on a number of other shortline railroads around the US. Dan also performed a number of other roles on the railroad, including industrial development, marketing and some operations.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Applied Economics

Ph.D. - Doctoral Candidate, Applied Economics