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Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) has appointed Brian Barr as Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer, effective September 26, 2024. Barr, who will report to Chief Operating Officer John Orr, will oversee mechanical operations across the company's 22-state network. With a 26-year career in the railroad industry, Barr joins Norfolk Southern from Union Pacific, where he served as General Manager Great Lakes Services and Senior Vice President Transportation.

Barr's extensive experience includes leadership roles at multiple Class I railroads, including positions as Chief Mechanical Officer and Senior Vice President Engineering and Mechanical at CSX. John Orr praised Barr's proven track record in prioritizing safety and efficiency. The company also acknowledged Jaime Williams' contributions as interim Chief Mechanical Officer over the past six months.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) ha nominato Brian Barr come Vice Presidente e Chief Mechanical Officer, con effetto dal 26 settembre 2024. Barr, che riporterà al Chief Operating Officer John Orr, supervisionerà le operazioni meccaniche nell'intera rete dell'azienda che copre 22 stati. Con una carriera di 26 anni nell'industria ferroviaria, Barr arriva a Norfolk Southern da Union Pacific, dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di Direttore Generale dei Servizi Grandi Laghi e Vice Presidente Senior Trasporti.

L'ampia esperienza di Barr include ruoli di leadership in diverse ferrovie Class I, compresi i ruoli di Chief Mechanical Officer e Vice Presidente Senior Ingegneria e Meccanica presso CSX. John Orr ha elogiato il comprovato record di Barr nell'assegnare priorità alla sicurezza e all'efficienza. L'azienda ha anche riconosciuto i contributi di Jaime Williams come Chief Mechanical Officer ad interim negli ultimi sei mesi.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) ha nombrado a Brian Barr como Vicepresidente y Director Mecánico, con efecto a partir del 26 de septiembre de 2024. Barr, quien reportará al Director de Operaciones John Orr, supervisará las operaciones mecánicas en la red de 22 estados de la compañía. Con 26 años de carrera en la industria ferroviaria, Barr se une a Norfolk Southern desde Union Pacific, donde se desempeñó como Gerente General de Servicios de los Grandes Lagos y Vicepresidente Senior de Transporte.

La amplia experiencia de Barr incluye roles de liderazgo en múltiples ferrocarriles de Clase I, incluidos cargos como Director Mecánico y Vicepresidente Senior de Ingeniería y Mecánica en CSX. John Orr elogió el historial comprobado de Barr en la priorización de la seguridad y la eficiencia. La empresa también reconoció las contribuciones de Jaime Williams como Director Mecánico interino durante los últimos seis meses.

노퍽 서던 (NYSE: NSC)브라이언 바르를 부사장 겸 최고 기계 책임자로 임명하고, 이는 2024년 9월 26일자로 발효됩니다. 바르는 최고 운영 책임자인 존 오르에게 보고하며, 회사의 22개 주 네트워크 전반의 기계 운영을 감독할 예정입니다. 26년간의 철도 산업 경력을 가진 바르는 유니온 퍼시픽에서 그레이트 레이크 서비스 총괄 매니저 및 고위 부사장으로 활동한 후 노퍽 서던에 합류합니다.

바르의 폭넓은 경험에는 여러 개의 Class I 철도에서의 리더십 역할이 포함되어 있으며, CSX에서 최고 기계 책임자 및 고위 부사장으로 활동했습니다. 존 오르는 바르가 안전과 효율성을 우선시하는 입증된 경력을 가지고 있다고 칭찬했습니다. 또한, 회사는 지난 6개월간 임시 최고 기계 책임자로서 재이미 윌리엄스의 기여를 인정했습니다.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) a nommé Brian Barr au poste de Vice-Président et Chief Mechanical Officer, à compter du 26 septembre 2024. Barr, qui reportera au Directeur des opérations John Orr, supervisera les opérations mécaniques dans le réseau de 22 États de l'entreprise. Fort de 26 années de carrière dans l'industrie ferroviaire, Barr rejoint Norfolk Southern en provenance d'Union Pacific, où il a occupé le poste de Directeur Général des Services des Grands Lacs et Vice-Président Senior du Transport.

L'expérience étendue de Barr comprend des rôles de leadership dans plusieurs chemins de fer de Classe I, notamment les postes de Chief Mechanical Officer et de Vice-Président Senior d'Ingénierie et de Mécanique chez CSX. John Orr a salué le bilan de Barr en matière de sécurité et d'efficacité. L'entreprise a également reconnu les contributions de Jaime Williams en tant que Chief Mechanical Officer intérimaire au cours des six derniers mois.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) hat Brian Barr zum Vizepräsidenten und Chief Mechanical Officer ernannt, wirksam ab dem 26. September 2024. Barr, der an den Chief Operating Officer John Orr berichten wird, wird die mechanischen Abläufe in dem 22-Staaten-Netzwerk des Unternehmens überwachen. Barr, der 26 Jahre in der Eisenbahnindustrie tätig ist, kommt von Union Pacific, wo er als General Manager Great Lakes Services und Senior Vice President Transportation tätig war.

Barrs umfassende Erfahrung umfasst Führungsrollen bei mehreren Class-I-Eisenbahnen, darunter Positionen als Chief Mechanical Officer und Senior Vice President Engineering and Mechanical bei CSX. John Orr lobte Barrs nachgewiesene Erfolgsbilanz in der Priorisierung von Sicherheit und Effizienz. Das Unternehmen erkannte auch die Beiträge von Jaime Williams als interimistischen Chief Mechanical Officer in den letzten sechs Monaten an.

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ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has named Brian Barr as Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer. In this role, Barr will lead mechanical operations across the company's 22-state network, reporting to Chief Operating Officer John Orr.

Barr joins Norfolk Southern from Union Pacific where he held the positions of General Manager Great Lakes Services and Senior Vice President Transportation. Barr started his career as a craft dispatcher in 1998 working at Conrail and, later, CSX. During his 26-year career, Barr has held leadership roles of increasing responsibility with multiple Class I railroads, including Chief Mechanical Officer and Senior Vice President Engineering and Mechanical while at CSX.

"Brian is a proven railroader with demonstrated results making safety the foundation of an efficient, service-oriented railroad. He exemplifies the engaged, collaborative culture we are building every day at Norfolk Southern to support our people and drive our business forward," Orr said. "We are grateful to Jaime Williams for his outstanding leadership as over the past six months, serving as interim Chief Mechanical Officer. The partnership between Jamie and Brian will be instrumental to our continued transformation."

Barr holds a business administration degree from Bellevue University and has completed multiple professional development programs.

About Norfolk Southern
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid approximately 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and Norfolk Southern originates more automotive traffic than any other Class I Railroad. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S. It serves a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as major ports in the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

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FAQ

Who is Norfolk Southern's new Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer?

Brian Barr has been appointed as Norfolk Southern's new Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer, effective September 26, 2024.

What is Brian Barr's previous experience in the railroad industry?

Brian Barr has 26 years of experience in the railroad industry, including roles at Union Pacific, CSX, and Conrail. He most recently served as General Manager Great Lakes Services and Senior Vice President Transportation at Union Pacific.

What will be Brian Barr's responsibilities at Norfolk Southern (NSC)?

As Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer, Brian Barr will lead mechanical operations across Norfolk Southern's 22-state network, reporting to Chief Operating Officer John Orr.

When does Brian Barr start his new role at Norfolk Southern (NSC)?

Brian Barr's appointment as Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer at Norfolk Southern is effective September 26, 2024.

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