James A. Squires

Norfolk Southern reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 results

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 financial results.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 financial results.
  • During the first quarter of 2020, Norfolk Southern reported a $385 million non-cash locomotive rationalization charge, and in the third quarter of 2020 reported a $99 million non-cash investment impairment charge.
  • "During a year of unprecedented market disruption and uncertainty, the Norfolk Southern team delivered record productivity levels while providing safe and reliable freight solutions for our customers," said James A. Squires, Norfolk Southern chairman, president and CEO.
  • Norfolk Southern also uses these non-GAAP measures as supplemental measures to evaluate its business and performance.

Norfolk Southern appoints Smith and Hatfield as vice presidents; Martínez to retire

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Monday, November 23, 2020
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NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern announced that its board of directors has appointed two new officers:

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  • NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern announced that its board of directors has appointed two new officers:
    John Hatfield is vice president corporate communications.
  • Kathleen Smith is vice president business development and real estate, succeeding Robert Martnez, who is retiring from the company.
  • Hatfield, who will also oversee the Norfolk Southern Foundation, joins the company with more than 30 years of experience in public and community relations.
  • "John is a seasoned executive and experienced communication professional," said Norfolk Southern Chairman, President, and CEO James A. Squires.

Norfolk Southern to present at investor conferences in September

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
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NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will make presentations at the Cowen 13thAnnual Global Transportation Conference on Sept. 9 and at the Morgan Stanley 8th Annual Laguna Conference on Sept. 17.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will make presentations at the Cowen 13thAnnual Global Transportation Conference on Sept. 9 and at the Morgan Stanley 8th Annual Laguna Conference on Sept. 17.
  • Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer James A. Squires
    Live webcast and presentation: Go to www.norfolksouthern.com under the Investors section.
  • Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation's premier transportation companies.
  • Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials.

Norfolk Southern appoints Sanborn chief operating officer; Wheeler to retire

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Monday, July 27, 2020
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NORFOLK, Va., July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced its board of directors has appointed Cindy Sanborn executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective Sept. 1, 2020.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced its board of directors has appointed Cindy Sanborn executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective Sept. 1, 2020.
  • Sanborn will succeed Michael Wheeler, who will retire from the company effective Oct. 1, 2020.
  • We are proud to welcome Cindy Sanborn, one of the freight rail industry's leading operations experts, to the Norfolk Southern team as we work together to lower our operating ratio and deliver shareholder value," said Norfolk Southern Chairman, President and CEO James A. Squires.
  • "Norfolk Southern is combining precision-scheduled railroading with a superior service product to create long-term value for shareholders," said Sanborn.

Norfolk Southern announces leadership and organizational changes

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Monday, June 1, 2020
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Norfolk Southern Chairman, President and CEO James A. Squires said, "With John's leadership, our team has driven significant improvements in efficiency and service through our TOP21 operating plan.

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  • Norfolk Southern Chairman, President and CEO James A. Squires said, "With John's leadership, our team has driven significant improvements in efficiency and service through our TOP21 operating plan.
  • On behalf of our board and management team, I thank John for his many contributions to Norfolk Southern during his 15 years with the company."
  • "This new structure positions Norfolk Southern for continued success as a faster, smarter, and more resilient company," Squires said.
  • Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials.

Norfolk Southern names Barbara Paul vice president human resources

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
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NORFOLK, Va., May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) named Barbara Paul its vice president human resources, effective May 1, 2020.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) named Barbara Paul its vice president human resources, effective May 1, 2020.
  • "As we Reimagine Possible to transform Norfolk Southern into a faster, smarter, and more resilient company, we need leaders like Barbara Paul who combine deep experience with an innovative, forward-looking approach," said James A. Squires, Norfolk Southern chairman, president and CEO.
  • We look forward to her continuing that important work as our vice president human resources."
  • Paul most recently served as assistant vice president of human resources and diversity.

Norfolk Southern names Vanessa Allen Sutherland Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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NORFOLK, Va., March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that Vanessa Allen Sutherland has been named executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective April 1, 2020.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that Vanessa Allen Sutherland has been named executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective April 1, 2020.
  • "Vanessa is an invaluable contributor to NS, with important responsibilities across a number of areas critical to our company's success," said James A. Squires, Norfolk Southern chairman, president and CEO.
  • Allen Sutherland joined Norfolk Southern in 2018 as vice president law.
  • She was promoted to senior vice president government relations and chief legal officer in 2019.

Norfolk Southern announces new leadership appointments

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
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NORFOLK, Va., March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced leadership appointments in its transformation, transportation, and law departments, effective immediately.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced leadership appointments in its transformation, transportation, and law departments, effective immediately.
  • "These leaders have made important contributions to the company, and I am pleased to announce their well-deserved promotions," said James A. Squires, Norfolk Southern chairman, president and CEO.
  • Comstock and Whitehead bring more than 60 years of collective transportation, network, and operations experience with Norfolk Southern.
  • Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials.

John C. Huffard Jr. and Christopher T. Jones elected to Norfolk Southern board of directors

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Monday, February 24, 2020
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NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --John C. "Jack" Huffard Jr. and Christopher T. Jones have been elected directors of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC), effective Feb. 21, 2020, Chairman, President and CEO James A. Squires said today.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --John C. "Jack" Huffard Jr. and Christopher T. Jones have been elected directors of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC), effective Feb. 21, 2020, Chairman, President and CEO James A. Squires said today.
  • He is a co-founder of Tenable Network Security Inc. and Tenable Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: TENB), a cybersecurity software company.
  • "We are excited to welcome Chris and Jack to the board, as both of them bring significant operational and technology understanding to Norfolk Southern," Squires said.
  • Jones has been appointed to the Audit and Governance and Nominating committees and Huffard has been appointed to the Compensation and Finance and Risk Management committees of the Norfolk Southern board.

Claude Mongeau elected to Norfolk Southern board of directors

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Monday, September 23, 2019
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NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Claude Mongeau has been elected a director of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) effective Sept. 23, Chairman, President and CEO James A. Squires announced today.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Claude Mongeau has been elected a director of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) effective Sept. 23, Chairman, President and CEO James A. Squires announced today.
  • He has been appointed to the Compensation Committee and the Finance and Risk Management Committee of the Norfolk Southern board and will serve as an independent director.
  • Mongeau brings extensive freight transportation industry experience to Norfolk Southern's board.
  • "We are excited and pleased to welcome Claude to the Norfolk Southern board," Squires said.