Donald Hutton Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, United States

Transportation and Energy Consultant / Subject Matter Expert for Energetics (CLEAResult) on rail and port decarbonization projects to ensure operational viability as well as port and rail redundancy, resiliency and operational facility security. Augmenting with the Energetics professional team on numerous projects and avenues to include but not limited to climate hazards and vulnerability assessments, emissions accounting (inventory) and forecasting, public funding acquisition (PFA), and 3rd party evaluations, GHG alternative fuel analysis and technology programs. Life cycle analysis, EV plan development and transportation roadmapping.

Greater New York City Area

Senior executive which led the successful turnaround effort of a unique marine/rail owned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ). Operated dual facilities for cross-harbor operations (New York and New Jersey) and a large warehouse district. Directing all operations, planning and development, finding and securing new business, and ensured the annual revenue railcar increase continued. Established the existing NYNJR facilities into Maritime Security Zones due to both US Coast Guard (33 CFR) and Homeland Security needs, serving as the Primary FacilitySecurity Officer, and maintain the facilities as well for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) 49 CFR requirements. Requested by Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit and Long Island Railroad to serve as subject matter expert on Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) on a Subway Car disposal procurement project 2022/2023. Implemented new technology programs for automatic equipment identification (AEI; i.e., railcar readers). Led green initiatives for obtaining a series of Tier 4i ‘Clean Air’ Locomotives. Worked on team effort for US Maritime Administration designation of “Trans-Hudson Freight Connector Project” for federal funding. Over the years, I led numerous achievements for the entity, to include several positive media articles,.

New York State

Represented the freight rail industry in New York State, comprised of four Class I freight railroads and 34 Regional (Class II) and Shortline (Class III) railroads. Elected to serve as President.

Amherst, New York, United States

Elected to serve on the Daemen University Board of Trustee in 2001 to govern the private, nonsectarian, co-educational, career-oriented college. Appointed to Chair of the Academic Committee and served for 18 Years. In 2019, awarded title and honor of Trustee Emeritus.

Albany, New York, United States

Director of Operation/Executive Staff (2003 – 2004) Directed four Offices: Revenue Operations, Travelers’ Services, Transportation Management, and Travelers’ Information Systems. 61 toll stations, staffed by 524 full-time and 1200 part-time Toll Collectors. Revenue collected in 2001 was $411.7 million.Director of Public Services/Executive Staff (1996 - 2003) Developed and carried out the Thruway Authority's policies and programs. Directed a Transportation Think-Tank. Acted as a General Troubleshooter. Project Manager of the first in the Nation - Truck Stop Electrification Project. Worked on numerous Maritime projects to include the ‘NYS Canal Corporation Commercial Shipping Task Force’

United States

Author of the following books published by the prestigious Barron’s publishing company: GUIDE TO HOMELAND SECURITY CAREERS (2003) ISBN 0-7641-2375-0 GUIDE TO MILITARY CAREERS (1998) ISBN 0-7641-0489-6 GUIDE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREERS (1997), 2nd Edition (2001) ISBN 0-8120-9763-7

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

Reviewed all allegations of fraud, abuse, and corruption and determined whether they were within the office's jurisdiction. Assigned and directed over 20 Deputy Inspector Generals and their staff, responsible for oversight of over 40 New York State agencies and departments

New York - New Jersey

Special Agent. Certified Police Officer/Investigator in the States of New York and New Jersey. Investigated the loss- damage of high value shipments, pursue and arrested offenders. Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Accident Investigations. Public safety lectures, such as "Operation Lifesaver"; to include television presentations. Completed monthly Uniform Crime Reports, statistics & annual reports for department. Rockland County Police Academy, NYS Police Supervision Certification.

United States

US Coast Guard Veteran / Honorable Discharge. Conducted Marine Safety - Pollution Investigations, Conducted Boarding Officer Training, assigned with Coast Guard Intelligence to conduct investigations, and served as Mobilization & Augmentation (Petty) Officer.

Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area

Protected the United States Border (Buffalo – Niagara Falls NY Region). Control carriers, persons and cargo entering and departing US. Prevented fraud and smuggling. Assess and collect customs duties, exercise tax on imported goods. Also designated as a US "Immigration Inspector" GS-5.

Albany, New York, United States

Federal Police Officer GS-5 Enforced Federal Laws and DOVA Regulations. Supervised junior grade Police Officers held rank of Corporal. VA Federal Police School, Little Rock AK Federal Police Officer Training.

Master'S Degree (Ms)

Activities and Societies: Interned in US Senator's Office. Conducted post-graduate research requested for inclusion by the US Department.

Trustee Emeritis (Board Of Trustees)

Activities and Societies: Elected to serve on the Daemen University Board of Trustee in 2001 to govern the private, nonsectarian.