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 Martínez,
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. He has served in senior communications
leadership positions with large corporations, public relations
agencies, political campaigns and elected officials. Most recently,
he served as vice president of communications and community affairs
for Arizona Public Service, that state's largest energy
provider.
"John is a seasoned executive and experienced communication
professional," said Norfolk Southern Chairman, President, and CEO
James A. Squires. "As we move
through a time of tremendous change for our company, it's essential
for us to engage effectively with our stakeholders. We are pleased
to add John to our team."
Smith joined the company in 1995 as a management trainee. She
has held roles of increasing responsibility in Norfolk Southern's
Marketing Division with a focus on research, market planning, and
analysis. Prior to serving as group vice president chemicals in the
industrial products group, she held the role of group vice
president automotive in the intermodal/automotive group.
"Kathleen has proven to be a smart and capable leader, helping
her teams provide quality customer service and achieve company
goals for growth," Squires said. "In her new role, Smith will help
lead our ongoing transformation to become a more agile and
resilient company."
"During more than 23 years with Norfolk Southern, Rob Martínez
played an integral role in some of the company's largest and most
strategic business initiatives," said Squires. "Rob is recognized
across the industry for his integrity and diplomacy. We are a
stronger and more competitive railroad through his efforts, and he
will be missed."
Martínez retires and Smith assumes her new responsibilities on
Dec. 1. Hatfield's new role is
effective Jan. 1.
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 19,500 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
chemicals, agriculture, 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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