The owner of Railcar Field Services, Inc. is DeWitt Duke. He began his Railcar Repair and Maintenance career in March of 2002. He has hands-on experience at all levels in this specialized field. He started as a "Carman" on the shop floor and quickly advanced to shop foreman, 1500-mile ABT inspector, Bad Order/ Inbound inspector, and shift supervisor. He also gained significant experience in the areas of purchasing/inventory and plant management.
This means he is more than familiar with all aspects of the industry. He has built relationships with many car owners and fleet managers over the years and therefore understands their needs and concerns. This allows RFS to provide personalized service to each one.
Diana Duke began her work with Railcar Field Services, Inc. in a behind-the-scenes supporting role. She is now becoming more directly involved with the administrative and hands-on aspects of the business. To enhance her skills, she has now enrolled in Railcar Repair 101. Her goal is to broaden her ability to get the work done in a timely manner without sacrificing safety and quality.
She is bi-lingual (English and Spanish) – an important asset in today’s environment.
DeWitt lived for many years in Nebraska, where he raised his family. In 2018, a family decision was made to move to Southwest Georgia to be closer to family. In his spare time, you may find DeWitt on a racquetball court or at a good concert of just about any genre. He also enjoys spending time with family and friends, paying forward mentoring, encouragement, and support that he received throughout life.
While raising a family and supporting her husband’s Railcar career, Diana also began schooling and training to work in the field of Assisted Living as a CNA, MA, and Caregiver. She specializes in caring for the elderly and disabled. In addition, she would often bring home-cooked meals to families of patients at the critical care facilities where she was employed. Even today, she continues volunteering her skill in caring for neighbors and friends. In her spare time, you may find her with her husband touring the countryside on their Harley-Davidson. Both enjoy taking scenic tours to admire God's creation from the perspective of a motorcycle.