Bob Fowler has over 23 years experience in the railroad and real estate fields. As general attorney for the Illinois Central railroad company, he handled that company's major contract negotiations, including real estate conveyances, leases, fiber optic easements, acquisitions, industrial development and mortgage financing. His experience stretches from the real estate area to his final capacity with the railroad as officer in charge of the line rationalization program of the railroad. In that capacity, he was charged with the authority for the disposition of line sales to newly formed regional carriers.  Presently, Mr. Fowler supervises sales and management of real estate properties

Mr. Fowler is a lawyer with a J.D. degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Illinois.  He is also a licensed real estate broker and a certified real estate appraiser.  In addition, he has completed courses dealing in contract negotiation, land titles, eminent domain and real estate insurance. Mr. Fowler is a member of the American, Illinois, and Chicago Bar Associations, American Corporate Counsel Institute, International Right of Way Association, American Arbitration Association and the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers. rfowler@railproperty.com

Arthur Spiros has 24-years experience in railroad real estate, specializing in the areas of closings, title evaluation, sales, appraisals and taxation.  He has organized and managed real estate inventory records, land titles, and legal documentation relating to railroad's land holdings and title chain. Mr. Spiros has also been active in dealing with the administration of railroad taxation, including direct contact with state and local agencies in connection with tax divisions and assessments.  In connection therewith, he has also handled railroad and land valuation and appraisals for state tax assessments, and he has completed the appraisals of several regional and short line carriers. He is presently in charge of real estate closings.

Mr. Spiros received a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Design from the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition, he has completed graduate level studies in the fields of property management and real estate appraisal.  Mr. Spiros is currently a licensed real estate salesperson and a certified real estate appraiser.  He is a member of the American Railway Development Association and the National Association of the Real Estate Appraisers. aspiros@railproperty.com

The Staff of RPM has over 150 years combined experience in railroading and real estate. This experience includes all elements of property management. The backgrounds of our staff vary from Class I railroads and Fortune 500 companies to small real estate firms.