Ryan Kunkle Email & Phone Number

Concord, North Carolina

Concord, North Carolina

I oversee the development of Lionel's high end locomotives to ensure we deliver the finest, most accurate and exciting model trains to hobby. Work includes historic background research, electronics and special features, quality and cost control. I continue to write content for the Lionel blog and meet regularly with the consumer to ensure we're designing the products they want most. (Yeah, it's kinda one of those dream jobs your Guidance Counselor never told you about!)

I created content for and managed all of the social media channels for Lionel Trains, attended trade shows and conventions.

I create new content for About.com on everything model trains related as well as managing a blog and forum.

As the head of a 501(c)(3) non-profit my responsibilities are varied. In addition to the day-to-day management and long-term planning for the Society, I have also developed a collections management plan, policies and system for our archival and historic collections, led in the restoration of a caboose, and many more projects.

In addition to my regular duties supervising the Museum's visitor services staff, managing admissions income and developing tours, programs and exhibits, I also served on the Museum's collections and planning committees and was deeply involved in the overall management and operation of the Museum.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), American History (United States), Museum Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), American History, Latin