Ralph Leichliter

Ralph Leichliter has extensive experience in the transportation sector, currently serving as the Senior Assistant to the President at SMART Transportation Division since March 2012. Ralph’s previous roles include Administrative Assistant and various positions within the Ohio State Legislative Board, such as Assistant State Legislative Director, Secretary, and Alternate Secretary. Prior to this, Ralph worked as a Locomotive Engineer, RCO, and Conductor at CSX from 1997 to January 2019. Ralph holds an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from Cuyahoga Community College, along with OSHA Certification and Hazardous Materials Response Certification from the National Labor College, as well as Conductor Certification Training from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. Ralph attended The University of Toledo from 1995 to 1996.