Robert McFarlane

Robert McFarlane serves as the Operations Manager at Pattison Sand Company, LLC, focusing on railcar repair since April 2023. Before this role, Robert was the Group Leader for AITX railcar mobile repair unit from December 2020 to April 2023. Prior experience includes serving as Mechanical Supervisor at Trinity Industries, Inc., and Shop Supervisor at Ideal Industries Inc., where oversight involved daily operations in fabricating machinery. Robert spent over three decades at Transco Railway Products Inc., rising to Mechanical Supervisor, overseeing railcar repairs and managing teams of 8 to 25 employees. Additionally, Robert owns and operates McFarlane Welding, specializing in on-site welding and fabrication across various sectors. Robert is a graduate of Fayette High School in Fayette, Iowa.