National Vice President and National Legislative Director Ron Kloos

International Vice President Ron Kloos serves as both an National Vice President and National Legislative Director.  Ron began his railroad career with Amtrak in 1984, joining District 2500 in Chicago.  After being elected District Chairman in 1991 he went on to become Vice General Chairman of System Division 250 overseeing the Midwest region.  From 1998 to 2005 he was elected and served as General Secretary Treasurer of System Division 250 and was subsequently elected General Chairman, representing Amtrak clerical and on-board workers. During that time he served two terms as Chairman of the Amtrak Services Workers Council (ASWC).  In 2009, Brother Kloos was assigned to TCU/IAM’s Legislative Department.  He was elected by the TCU/IAM Executive Council to fill the vacant National Vice President position that was created by the retirement of Brother Robert F. Davis.  Accordingly, effective January 1, 2010, Brother Kloos assumed the duties of National Vice President and National Legislative Director.