Our Team
John Picinic
President & CEO
- Joined the P&B Team:
June 2001
Experience
John brings over 20 years of Intermodal Maintenance Operations experience to his role as President & CEO of P&B Intermodal.
He is responsible for the organization’s vision, corporate strategy, execution, and business development. John holds a B.S. in Management from Providence College.
Dina Picinic
CAO
- Joined the P&B Team:
June 2004
Experience
Dina started her career working in the family business while completing a rigorous Bachelor of Science degree in Bio-Chemical Engineering at Columbia University.
She then spent the following 12 years in the pharmaceutical regulatory industry, working very closely with the FDA & EPA on regulatory compliance initiatives. Dina returned to P&B Intermodal in 2005, and currently oversees the organization’s relevance, effectiveness, viability, relationship management, and employee growth activities.
Joanne Picinic
Accounts Manager
- Joined the P&B Team:
July 1985
Experience
Joanne has a total of over 25 years of experience in the Intermodal industry. She spent 9 years working in the family business, and then temporarily left to pursue business opportunities outside of the company. Joanne returned to P&B Intermodal more than 16 years ago as an Account Manager.
She leverages her many years of expertise in our industry to help our company navigate a new period of growth. Joanne’s exemplary organizational skills are the key to her management of account relations and billing
Dale Bartley
COO
- Joined the P&B Team:
August 2012
Strengths
Operational Execution, Process Design, & Data Analysis
Experience
Dale leverages nearly 30 years of experience in equipment maintenance, terminal operations management, call center oversight, and logistics. He has successfully led and supported the rapid expansion and significant top-line growth of multiple organizations in his career.
He believes value-driven, servant-leadership, hard work, and boots on the ground are essential qualities, and providing unmatched levels of service, safety, and quality for our customers and team members are keys to long-term health and success.
Dale holds a B.S. in Economics from Princeton University, and an MBA from the University of Texas.
Bill Traub
Chief Strategy Officer
- Joined the P&B Team:
December 2021
Strengths
Operations and Maintenance Management and systems, Intermodal Equipment, Leadership
Experience
Bill proudly served in the United States Navy as a submarine officer for 27 years, where he developed extensive skills in operations, maintenance, safety, and leadership.
Following retirement from the Navy, he spent 11 years at CSX Intermodal Terminals, working in the intermodal equipment maintenance and operations area. Bill led the intermodal container handling equipment, container and chassis maintenance teams for 30 terminals in the Eastern United States.
During his time at CSX, he also held leadership positions in industry committees for the Association of American Railroads (AAR), and Intermodal Association of North America (IANA).
Bill earned a B.S. in Marine Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, and a Master of Engineering Management from Old Dominion University.
Jack Collins
Vice President, Finance & Accounting
- Joined the P&B Team:
April 2016
Strengths
Financial Reporting / Budgeting & Forecast / Operational management support / systems implementation
Experience
Jack is a seasoned financial professional with over 35 years of experience in leadership and consulting in the for-profit sector.
He was a licensed CPA in Massachusetts, and holds a BSBA from Suffolk University, and an MBA in Finance from Babson College.
Jack’s expertise includes financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting, financial modeling, SEC reporting, FP&A, fund raising, IPOs, due diligence, operations management, KPIs, and systems implementations.
David Jones
General Manager, East Operations
- Joined the P&B Team:
November 2016
Strengths
Rail, Depot and Port leadsership. Equipment provider and service provider experience. Technician, lead technician, shop foreman, yard manager, city manager, regional manager experience. FMCSA and Brake certified. IICL certified multiple times over.
Experience
As a second generation intermodal M&R leader, you could say that our business runs in David’s blood.
Over the years, he learned the ropes of what we do from the ground up, going from a mechanic to a Regional GM, distinguishing himself each step of the way.
With extensive experience in Rail, Port (ILA Union), and Depot environments, David delivers invaluable insight to the P&B team. Having been both a M&R provider and an IEP helps him deliver outstanding results for our customers.
With nearly 7 years with the company, David brings his collective industry knowledge and experience to everything he does.
Kent Robins
General Manager, PNW Operations
- Joined the P&B Team:
March 2014
Strengths
Operations and Maintenance Management. Stratigic and Tactical Thinker, with common sense and boots on ground experience.
Experience
Through experience as a cattle ranch worker in his youth to later becoming an Army officer, Kent brings his down-to-earth leadership style to his work at P&B Intermodal.
During his time in the service, he led convoys throughout Iraq, and later was in charge of deploying all Army assets out of Europe via aircraft. Kent graduated with a B.A. in History from Gonzaga University, where he also earned his Army commission. He is now marking his 9th year with the company.
David Watkins
General Manager, East Power Maintenance
- Joined the P&B Team:
September 2021
Strengths
Class 1 Intermodal Terminal Operations and Maintenance Management, “Boots on the ground” Leader
Experience
David brings over 18 years of intermodal management experience to the table, making him a seasoned professional in the field. His career journey commenced at the Union Pacific Railroad in the dynamic environment of the Los Angeles basin. Throughout his tenure, David cultivated an exceptional skill set in maintenance and operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of crucial rail infrastructure.
One of David’s standout qualities is his ability to foster strong relationships with both clients and service providers. He understands the value of collaboration and the importance of maintaining positive and productive partnerships in the industry. David is a proud alumnus of the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he honed his knowledge and skills. David’s extensive background in rail management, combined with his strong interpersonal skills and leadership acumen, make him an invaluable asset in the intermodal industry.
Charles Thomas
General Manager, Southern California Operations
- Joined the P&B Team:
October 2023
Strengths
Operations Management, Team Building, Planning, Organizing, and strategizing daily operations, Outside the box thinker.
Experience
Charles began his career in supply chain operations while attending the University of Southern California and competing in Track and Field both at the University and International levels. Charles holds a B.A. from Marshall School of Business with a minor in International Business.
During his 27 years of experience, Charles has held a variety of diverse management positions related to global logistics encompassing air, ocean, and ground transportation from port operations to now Railroad.
Prior to joining P&B Intermodal, Charles worked at APL Logistics and gained extensive supply chain management experience all while managing multi-site / multi-client facilities. He currently serves as the General Manager for the Los Angeles Basin. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, working out and hiking with his family.