OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific
has named Jon Panzer vice president
and treasurer, Jennifer Hamann vice
president-Planning and Analysis, and Bryan
Clark vice president-Tax. Mary
Jones, vice president and treasurer, and Pat O'Malley, vice president-Tax have announced
their retirements.
Panzer, currently vice president-Planning and Analysis, was
named vice president and treasurer. During his 21-year career,
Panzer previously held positions in Investor Relations, Financial
Analysis, and Union Pacific's Intermodal, Streamline and Chemicals
groups in Marketing and Sales. Panzer earned a bachelor's degree in
electrical engineering from the University of
Nebraska and a master's degree in industrial administration
from Carnegie Mellon.
Panzer will succeed Jones who plans to retire on Dec. 1 after 37 years at Union Pacific and 18
years as treasurer. Jones will help transition the vice president
and treasurer responsibilities as senior vice president-Finance.
Throughout her career, Jones has provided thoughtful financial
leadership and has been a strong advocate for shareholders. During
her tenure as treasurer, the company strengthened its balance sheet
significantly while increasing dividends over ten-fold and
repurchasing over 30 percent of shares outstanding. Jones
earned a master's degree in business administration from
Columbia University.
Hamann, who most recently served as Union Pacific vice president
and general manager-Automotive, has been appointed vice
president-Planning and Analysis. She has been with Union Pacific 25
years, serving in Investor Relations, Corporate Audit and Human
Resources. Hamann earned a master's degree in business
administration from the University of Nebraska
at Omaha. She has also fulfilled the requirements and
examinations necessary to receive a Certified Public Accountant
certificate.
Clark, currently assistant vice president-Federal Tax, was
appointed vice president-Tax. Clark has held key Finance positions
in Tax during his 24 years at Union Pacific. Clark earned a
bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and is a Certified
Public Accountant.
Clark will succeed O'Malley who will retire Nov. 30 after 33 years with Union Pacific and
seven years as vice president-Tax. During his tenure, O'Malley's
knowledge and experience have been valuable assets for the company,
and he has played a key role in understanding and advancing tax
policy for the rail industry. He served as Chairman of the
Association of American Railroads' Tax Policy Committee from
January 2011 until September 2017. O'Malley earned a Juris Doctor
from Boston College Law School.
"Jon, Jennifer and Bryan bring a wealth of experience, offering
a wide range of advantages supporting Union Pacific's commitment to
create value for our customers and great financial returns for our
shareholders," said Union Pacific Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer Rob Knight.
"We wish Mary and Pat the best in retirement and thank them for
their many significant contributions to Union Pacific's financial
success."
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most
recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in
the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical
link in the global supply chain. In the last 10 years, 2007-2016,
Union Pacific invested approximately $34
billion in its network and operations to support America's
transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business
mix is classified into its Agricultural Products, Energy,
Industrial and Premium business groups. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S.
population centers, operates from all major West Coast and
Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways,
connects with Canada's rail
systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000
customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable,
fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
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