Ross Capon joined the staff of the National Association of Railroad Passenger (NARP) in 1975, and became executive director in 1976. In 2008, his title was changed to president. Mr. Capon’s duties as President and CEO of the only national organization advocating for the users of passenger trains and rail transit include testifying before Congress and working with members of Congress to increase funding for passenger rail service; briefing the media on passenger rail issues; and coordinating among state and regional associations of railroad passengers on local issues that affect passenger rail.
Mary Beth McCall joined NARP as Coordinator of Resource Development February 10, 2011. A Greenville, SC native, she earned her B.A. cum laude in Political Communications from Clemson University (Clemson, SC) in late 2009. She has worked on Republican political campaigns on college campuses, including coordinating volunteers. She also has worked for a collection agency and in hospitality, the latter at Wolf Creek Resort and Red Moose Lodge, Eden, UT.
Malcolm Kenton, who joined the staff in 2009, is a longtime political and environmental activist and rail advocate hailing from Greensboro, NC with a BA in Political Science and Environmental Studies from Guilford College. He is responsible for developing and implementing grassroots outreach strategies, especially for younger people. His duties include serving as primary steward of the NARP Blog. He will be doing layout for NARP News as well as assisting with compiling material.
Sean Jeans-Gail joined the National Association of Railroad Passenger in 2008, and is currently working as Vice President. A native of Portland, Oregon, he formerly served as NARP’s Director of Communications, and has worked previously in political campaigns and the financial sector.
