UP 'icon' Jim Young: 1952 to 2014

摘要

Jim Young, who worked his way up at Union Pacific Corp. to become the Class I's top executive, then took financial and operational performance to "unparalleled heights," died Feb. 15 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 61. Young became UPs president and chief executive officer in November 2005, and chairman in January 2007. He took a medical leave and stepped down as top executive in March 2012, but continued to serve as chairman. Young retired on Jan. 31 and became non-executive chairman. As CEO, he helped convince LIP'S board to invest billions of dollars to boost infrastructure capacity, acquire rolling stock, and add and enhance other resources. In addition, Young promoted a customer-centric approach that focused more sharply on shippers' needs and expectations. His efforts helped generate record revenues and customer satisfaction ratings.