Mark Biehl has spent over two decades working for J&A Industries, a rail products company based in Kansas City, KS, Grandview, MO, and Pittsburg, KS. During his time with the company, Biehl has held multiple positions, including Engineering Tech, Engineering Manager, General Manager, VP of Fabrication, and currently serves as the AVP of Rail Products. Biehl’s responsibilities have been extensive, ranging from performing technical presentations at trade shows to developing companywide strategic plans. He has also been instrumental in the design and development of many rail products, including the shifted load detector and the Vital Proximity Detection circuit board.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Biehl has spent most of his life in the transportation industry, working with aircraft, airports, and railroads. He has been married to his wife Julie for 28 years, and they enjoy spending time with their seven grandchildren. Biehl’s work at J&A Industries has been particularly fulfilling for him, as he enjoys the process of identifying and solving customer problems. He believes in building long-term relationships and takes pride in the company’s catalog of over 1,000 rail products that they offer to signal divisions across North America.
Biehl’s experience at J&A Industries has made him an invaluable member of the team.