The Daily CSX: Union Pacific Names Cindy Sanborn Regional Vice President

A press release from Union Pacific Railroad:

Omaha, Neb., January 26, 2018

Union Pacific today named Cindy Sanborn regional vice president of Transportation for its Western Region, effective February 16, 2018. She succeeds Richard Castagna, who will retire after nearly 25 years of service.

Sanborn will lead rail operations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. She will be based in Roseville, California, and manage more than 10,000 track miles.

Sanborn was the first woman to hold an executive operating leadership role at a Class I Railroad, recently serving as executive vice president and chief operations officer at CSX. She held various leadership positions throughout her 30 years of service including executive vice president of operations, vice president and chief transportation officer and vice president of the northern region.

“Cindy is a rail pioneer with an excellent performance track record that aligns with Union Pacific’s focus on teamwork, high ethical standards and passion for performance,” said Lance Fritz, Union Pacific chairman, president and chief executive officer. “She will build upon our Western Region’s successes in world-class safety, service and efficiency.”

Sanborn holds an undergraduate degree from Emory University and an MBA from the University of Miami.

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