NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk
Southern (NYSE: NSC) announced today that its board of
directors has elected Hunt Cary, a 28-year railroad veteran, as
vice president operations efficiency.
Joining Norfolk Southern from Union Pacific Corporation, Cary
brings extensive knowledge and leadership experience in network
operations, supply-chain logistics, precision scheduled
railroading, and use of technology to drive efficiencies. He most
recently served as vice president intermodal operations at Union
Pacific.
"Hunt's leadership abilities and broad experience in network
operations and logistics will help Norfolk Southern accelerate our
implementation of precision scheduled railroading, continue to push
improvement in our cost structure, and take our operational service
performance to the next level," said Cindy
Sanborn, chief operating officer. "We are excited to welcome
Hunt to the Norfolk Southern team as we work together to lower our
operating ratio, support our customers' growth, and drive
shareholder value."
Cary will report to Sanborn, effective Feb. 15. Cary began his railroading career at
Norfolk Southern in 1993 as a transportation management trainee,
advancing to superintendent of the company's rail terminal in
Knoxville, Tennessee. In 2003, he
joined Canadian National Railway as superintendent of CN's
Michigan zone, eventually rising
to become assistant vice president supply chain solutions. He moved
to Union Pacific in 2018 as assistant vice president service and
strategy. Cary holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the
Virginia Military Institute.
About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation's
premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway
Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,300 route miles in 22
states and the District of
Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern
United States, and provides
efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a
major transporter of industrial products, including agriculture,
forest and consumer products, chemicals, and metals and
construction materials. In addition, the railroad operates the most
extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier
of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.
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