Background
Staplin, David Earl was born on August 20, 1947 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of William Ray and Mable Dean (Marx) Staplin.
Staplin, David Earl was born on August 20, 1947 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of William Ray and Mable Dean (Marx) Staplin.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University Michigan, 1969. Master of Business Administration, Jacksonville University, 1985.
Chief engineer planning, United States Railway Association, Washington, 1974-1976; manager rehabilitation planning, Conrail, Philadelphia, 1976-1980; division engineer, Conrail, Philadelphia, 1980-1981; director planning and valuation, Seaboard System Railroad, Jacksonville, Florida, 1981-1986; director quality control, CSX Transportation, Jacksonville, 1987-1988; assistant chief engineer, CSX Transportation, Jacksonville, 1989-1990; assistant to vice president engineering, CSX Transportation, Jacksonville, 1990-1992; avp and chief engineer, National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Philadelphia, 1992-1995; executive director, American Railway Engineering Association, Washington, 1995-1998; director rail operations, LTK Engineering Superior vena cava syndrome, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, since 1998.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers, association American Railroads (member vehicle/track steering committee 1991-1992, chairman rail working group/track maintenance research committee 1978-1992, member track advisory committee since 1988, heavy axle load economic review committee 1988-1991, engineer management committee since 1992), Roadmasters and Maintenance of Way Association (president 1985), American Railway Engineering Association, American Railway Bridge and Building Association, Permanent Way Association.
Married Jane Marie Mills, August 4, 1973. Children: Jennifer Marie, Alison Jane.