CSX - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Arthur Adams is Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, responsible for leading the company's entire Merchandise business portfolio, which includes Agriculture and Food, Chemicals, Fertilizers, Paper and Forest, Metals, and Minerals markets. Adams also oversees CSX's Business Development team. Read more Arthur Adams is Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, responsible for leading the company ™s entire Merchandise business portfolio, which includes Agriculture and Food, Chemicals, Fertilizers, Paper and Forest, Metals, and Minerals markets. Adams also oversees CSX ™s Business Development team. Since joining CSX in 2007 with experience in the retail and healthcare sectors, Adams has helped strengthen the company ™s market position and customer relationships. He has served in CSX ™s Sales and Marketing organization in various positions of increasing responsibility. Prior to being named to his current role in January 2022, he was Senior Vice President of Sales, responsible for leading the company ™s Merchandise sales teams as well as Customer Solutions and TRANSFLO. He also served previously as Head of Marketing Services, where he led the transformation of customer service operations and e-solutions enhancements. Adams holds a master ™s degree in intermodal transportation management from the University of Denver and a bachelor ™s degree in marketing from Jacksonville University.

Job Titles:

• Senior Vice President of Network Operations
• SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT of NETWORK OPERATIONS and SERVICE DESIGN

Casey Albright is senior vice president of Network Operations and Service Design, focused on ensuring fluid traffic flow across the CSX network by designing viable service plans that improve performance and meet customer needs. Read more Casey Albright is senior vice president of Network Operations and Service Design, focused on ensuring fluid traffic flow across the CSX network by designing viable service plans that improve performance and meet customer needs. Albright joined CSX in 1998 as a dispatcher, and throughout his CSX career, has held positions of increasing responsibility. Formerly Vice President of Service Design, Albright has served in leadership positions within CSX's service planning, locomotive management and network operations functions. He also served as the terminal superintendent and superintendent of train operations on CSX's Jacksonville and Nashville divisions. Albright holds a bachelor's degree in business administration. He also completed the Executive Development Program at Harvard Business School in 2016.

Job Titles:

• Chief Administrative Officer
• Executive Vice President

Diana Sorfleet was named Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer in July 2018. Her responsibilities include aviation, facilities, human resources, people systems and analytics, and total rewards. Read more Diana Sorfleet was named Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer in July 2018. Her responsibilities include aviation, facilities, human resources, people systems and analytics, and total rewards. She had a key role in orchestrating the company ™s pandemic response, guided the development and implementation of a comprehensive social justice action plan, and, previously, as Chief Human Resources Officer, was responsible for managing the company ™s workforce strategies during the Scheduled Railroading transformation. Sorfleet joined CSX in June 2011 after many years in human resources with Exelon, where she rose to vice president for diversity and development. She is a member of the Conference Board ™s Chief Human Resources Officers Council and has participated in several additional professional organizations during her career. In 2016, Sorfleet was recognized by Black Enterprise as one of the most influential, highest-ranking executives leading diversity initiatives among the nation ™s largest companies. She was also recognized by Diversity MBA in 2012 as a Top 100 under 50 Diverse Executives. Sorfleet is a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, where she earned a bachelor ™s degree in communications. Subsequently she earned a master ™s degree in management and human resources from National Louis University, as well as a master ™s degree in business administration from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

Job Titles:

• Chief Strategy Officer
• Senior Vice President

Farrukh Bezar is Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, with responsibility for leading the company's strategic growth initiatives. Read more Farrukh Bezar is Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, with responsibility for leading the company ™s strategic growth initiatives. Previously, he was Senior Vice President of Marketing, overseeing the company ™s merchandise marketing groups as well as having corporate strategy responsibilities. A transportation and logistics industry strategist and analyst for more than 25 years, Bezar joined CSX in May 2019 from Lynwood Partners, a transportation and logistics advisory firm he founded in 2017 and led as a managing partner. His previous experience includes senior leadership roles within the transportation and logistics functions at Clarendon, Booz Allen Hamilton, and A.T. Kearney. He also previously held sales and marketing positions at the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company and served as a financial analyst with Chase Manhattan Bank. Bezar holds an MBA in management, marketing and transportation from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and a bachelor ™s degree in economics and political science, also from Northwestern.

Job Titles:

• EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT of SALES and MARKETING

Kevin Boone leads the company's commercial organization as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He oversees the company's profitable growth strategies as well as customer service, customer engagement and business development activities. Read more Kevin Boone leads the company ™s commercial organization as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He oversees the company ™s profitable growth strategies as well as customer service, customer engagement and business development activities. Previously, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, responsible for the planning and implementation of all finance activities at CSX. He joined CSX in September 2017 as Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Chief Investor Relations Officer, and also previously served as Vice President of Marketing and Strategy. Prior to joining CSX, Boone spent 18 years in the investment industry, specializing in finance, accounting, mergers and acquisitions, and transportation performance analysis. His roles included Senior Equity Research Analyst at Janus Capital, Vice President at Morgan Stanley in equity research, and associate at Merrill Lynch in the mergers and acquisitions group. Boone earned a bachelor ™s degree in accounting from the University of Florida and a master ™s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ™s Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Job Titles:

• Head of Investor Relations

Job Titles:

• Member of the Audit Committee
• Member of the Executive Committee
• Member of the Finance Committee
• Trustee
• Audit Committee

David M. Moffett served as the Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation from September 2008 until his retirement in March 2009. He previously served as a Senior Advisor with the Carlyle Group LLC from May 2007 to September 2008, and as the Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of U.S. Bancorp from 2001 to 2007, after its merger with Firstar Corporation where he served as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer from 1998 to 2001. Mr. Moffett also served as Chief Financial Officer of StarBanc Corporation, a predecessor to Firstar Corporation, from 1993 to 1998. Mr. Moffett serves as a trustee on the boards of Columbia Fund Series Trust I and Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust, overseeing approximately 52 funds within the Columbia Funds mutual fund complex. In addition, he serves as a trustee for the University of Oklahoma Foundation. Mr. Moffett also has served as a consultant to Bridgewater and Associates. Mr. Moffett currently serves on the board of directors PayPal Holdings, Inc. From 2007 to 2015, Mr. Moffett served on the board of directors of eBay, Inc. From 2010 to 2016, Mr. Moffett served on the board of directors of CIT Group Inc. With his many years of experience as a chief executive officer or chief financial officer of public financial services companies, Mr. Moffett is able to provide valuable insight to the Board concerning financial matters. He is also able to leverage his significant public policy experience.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Audit Committee
• Member of the Executive Committee
• Member of the Finance Committee
• Audit Committee
• Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Phelps Dodge Corporation

J. Steven Whisler is the retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Phelps Dodge Corporation, a mining and manufacturing company, where he served in many roles from 1981 until his retirement in 2007. During his tenure at Phelps Dodge Corporation, Mr. Whisler was instrumental in the implementation of its œZero and Beyond safety program designed to eliminate workplace injuries and its œQuest for Zero process-improvement program designed to, among other things, eliminate environmental waste while enhancing product quality. Mr. Whisler also served as director of US Airways Group, Inc. from 2005 until 2011, and Burlington Northern Santa Fe from 1995 until its acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway in 2010. Through his prior tenure on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe board of directors and as a former executive in the mining industry, Mr. Whisler brings to the Board invaluable safety program experience, railroad knowledge and familiarity with certain key markets.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Compensation and Talent Management Committee
• Member of the Finance Committee
• Compensation and Talent Management Committee

James L. Wainscott is the former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of AK Steel Holding Corporation, a leading steel production and manufacturing company. He joined AK Steel in 1995 as Vice President and Treasurer and was appointed Chief Financial Officer two years later. In 2003, he was named President, CEO and a member of the board of directors and then Chairman of the Board in 2006. Mr. Wainscott retired as President and CEO of AK Steel in 2015, and as Chairman in 2016. Prior to his time at AK Steel, Mr. Wainscott held a number of leadership positions with National Steel Corporation. Mr. Wainscott has served on the board of directors of Parker-Hannifin Corporation since 2009, and as its lead director since 2016. Mr. Wainscott also serves as vice chair of the Council of Chief Executives, a group primarily consisting of retired Fortune 500 Company CEOs. Mr. Wainscott serves on the CSX finance committee and brings a deep knowledge of key industrial markets and proven leadership to the company ™s board of directors.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Compensation and Talent Management Committee
• Member of the Executive Committee
• Member of the Governance Committee
• Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aramark Corporation
• Compensation and Talent Management Committee / Executive Committee

John J. Zillmer is the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aramark Corporation, a food service, facilities, and uniform services provider with revenues in excess of $16 billion in 2019. Prior to joining Aramark, Mr. Zillmer served as the Executive Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Univar Inc., a global chemical distributor and Fortune 500 company, where he also served as a director from 2009 to 2012. Prior to joining Univar, Mr. Zillmer served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Allied Waste Industries, Inc. from 2005 to 2008, leading an operational transformation that has become an industry benchmark. He has also served as a director of Liberty Capital Partners, a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in startups, early stage, growth equity, buyouts and acquisitions. Mr. Zillmer currently serves on the board of directors of Ecolab, Inc. Mr. Zillmer also serves on the North American advisory board of CVC Capital Partners. He previously served on the board of Reynolds American, Inc. from 2007 until its acquisition by British American Tobacco in 2017. Mr. Zillmer provides the Board valuable insight on business optimization and improvement, in addition to labor relations, environmental safety, logistics, corporate governance and talent management.

Job Titles:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Leader
• Member of the Executive Committee
• President
• Executive Committee

Joseph R. Hinrichs, a leader with more than 30 years of experience in the global automotive, manufacturing, and energy sectors, was named President and Chief Executive Officer of CSX in September 2022. Read more Joseph R. Hinrichs, a leader with more than 30 years of experience in the global automotive, manufacturing, and energy sectors, was named President and Chief Executive Officer of CSX in September 2022. Hinrichs brings to CSX a commitment to operational excellence, experience building global businesses through investment in people and culture, and a deep understanding of balancing safety and efficiency in a complex industry. Hinrichs previously served as President of Ford Motor Company's global automotive business. In that role, he led the company's $160-billion automotive operations, overseeing Ford's global business units and the Ford and Lincoln brands, as well as leading all of Ford's automotive skill teams, including Product Development, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Labor Affairs, Marketing and Sales, Government Affairs, Information Technology, and Sustainability, Safety and Environmental Engineering. Other titles he held at Ford include President of Global Operations, President of the Americas, President of Asia Pacific and Africa, Chairman and CEO of Ford China, and Chairman & CEO of Ford Canada. Hinrichs has also held executive roles in global manufacturing and materials planning, and logistics. Hinrichs is recognized for his dedication to operational excellence, successfully managing and growing complex P&Ls, consistently increasing profits, and engaging with the workforce. In his recent roles, he spearheaded global business growth as he oversaw the construction of new overseas manufacturing plants, developed and launched new vehicles and services, and improved product quality. Further, Hinrichs is lauded for working seamlessly with a variety of stakeholders and managing large teams. In his latest role at Ford, Hinrichs oversaw nearly 200,000 employees and 10,000 Ford and Lincoln dealers around the world. During his time as President of the Americas, he led the team to deliver the three most profitable years in the history of Ford's North American business unit and its best ever quality rankings. Throughout his career, Hinrichs has been motivated by people and focused on forging strong relationships to generate successful business outcomes. Hinrichs has a proven track record in building collaborative relationships with labor leaders and represented workgroups during his time at Ford and GM. With a people-first mentality, Hinrichs believes listening to and learning from the workforce is critical to finding the right solutions and creating a winning culture. An Ohio native, Hinrichs began his career with General Motors in 1989. After joining as an engineer, he requested a production management position and quickly ascended to plant manager. Following his tenure at Ryan Enterprises from 1998 to 2000 where he oversaw the private equity firm's investments in small entrepreneurial businesses - including those made in the manufacturing sphere - Hinrichs joined Ford to run its Van Dyke Transmissions Plant. Hinrichs ascended through roles of increasing responsibility, assuming his first global role just two years into his career at Ford. Hinrichs serves in multiple advisory and board roles of various companies including The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Exide Technologies, Luminar Technologies, microDrive, and First Move Capital. Hinrichs previously served as a senior advisor at Boyden California, an operating advisor at Assembly Ventures, as well as a director at Ascend Wellness Holdings, GPR, Inc., Rivian Automotive, Inc. and Ford Motor Credit Company. He was Chairman of the National Minority Supplier Development Council from 2016 to 2019 and also served on the boards of CEO Climate Dialogue, Climate Leadership Council, and the US-China Business Council. Hinrichs has received numerous awards and recognition during his automotive career. In 2019 he was named an Automotive News All Star as the top global operations executive in the automotive industry. Upon his retirement in 2020, J.D. Power honored Hinrichs with a rare individual Distinguished Service Award recognizing his contributions to improving quality in the automotive industry. In 2015 he was named a Kentucky Colonel by the governor of Kentucky for his leadership in supporting successful manufacturing in the commonwealth. Hinrichs holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering magna cum laude from the University of Dayton and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. He also holds an Honorary Doctor of Human Letters from Tiffin University and an Honorary Doctor of Science and Business Administration from Cleary University.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Executive Committee
• Member of the Finance Committee
• Member of the Governance Committee
• Controls MR Argent Advisor
• Executive Committee / Finance Committee / Governance Committee

Paul C. Hilal founded and controls MR Argent Advisor LLC and its affiliated funds ( œMantle Ridge ), and each of its related entities. Prior to founding Mantle Ridge, Mr. Hilal was a partner and senior investment professional at Pershing Square Capital Management where he worked from 2006 to 2016. From 2012 to 2016, Mr. Hilal served as a director of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited where he was chair of the Management Resources and Compensation Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. Mr. Hilal currently serves on the Board of Overseers of Columbia Business School and served until 2016 on the Board of the Grameen Foundation " an umbrella organization that helps micro-lending and micro-franchise institutions empower the world ™s poorest through financial inclusion and entrepreneurship. Mr. Hilal currently serves on the board of directors of Aramark Corporation and Dollar Tree, Inc. Mr. Hilal draws on his experience as a value investor, as a capital allocator, and as an engaged director driving shareholder value. Additionally, through his railroad industry experience and perspective, Mr. Hilal provides the Board valuable insight regarding the financial aspects of CSX ™s business.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Audit Committee
• Member of the Compensation and Talent Management Committee
• Member of the Executive Committee
• Audit Committee / Compensation and Talent Management Committee / Executive Committee
• Chairman and Former Chief Executive Officer of the Haskell Company

Steven T. Halverson is the Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer of The Haskell Company, one of the largest design and construction firms in the United States. Prior to joining The Haskell Company in 1999, Mr. Halverson served as a Senior Vice President of M.A. Mortenson, a national construction firm. Mr. Halverson also serves as a director for GuideWell Mutual Insurance Holdings, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and is past chair of the Florida Council of 100, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Construction Industry Roundtable and the Jacksonville Civic Council. From 2008 until its sale to McKesson Corporation in 2013, Mr. Halverson served on the board of directors of PSS World Medical. Mr. Halverson ™s expertise in the construction industry allows him to provide unique insight and perspective on the U.S. economy and certain CSX markets. In addition, through his roles with key organizations in Florida, Mr. Halverson provides broad leadership capabilities to the Board.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Finance Committee
• Member of the Governance Committee
• Finance Committee / Governance Committee
• General and Former Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Thomas P. Bostick is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General and former Chief Operating Officer at Intrexon, a biological engineering company. As Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, he was responsible for most of the nation ™s civil works infrastructure and military construction, leading the world ™s largest public engineering organization. Among his previous commands, Mr. Bostick was the Army ™s Director of Human Resources and led the U.S. Army Recruiting Command. He was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom as second in command of the 1st Cavalry Division and later commanded the Army Corps of Engineers Gulf Region Division. Mr. Bostick joined Intrexon after retiring from the Army in 2016. He led a restructuring of the company in 2019 that resulted in Intrexon being renamed Precigen at the start of 2020. Mr. Bostick serves on the board of directors of HireVue, a virtual interviewing and assessments technology company, and Perma-Fix Environmental Services, a nuclear services and waste management company. Mr. Bostick also serves on the Fidelity Investments ™ Equity and High Income Board of Trustees.

Job Titles:

• Founder
• Member of the Audit Committee
• Member of the Compensation and Talent Management Committee
• Audit Committee / Compensation and Talent Management Committee

Donna M. Alvarado is the founder and current President of Aguila International, a business-consulting firm. Previously, Ms. Alvarado served as President and Chief Executive Officer of a global educational publishing company from 1989-1993. She has served on corporate boards in the manufacturing, banking, transportation, and services industries. She has also led state and national workforce policy boards. Ms. Alvarado previously served as Chairwoman of the Ohio Board of Regents. Following executive and legislative staff appointments at the U.S. Department of Defense and in the U.S. Congress, Ms. Alvarado was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to lead the federal agency ACTION, the nation's premier agency for civic engagement and volunteerism, a position which she held from 1985-1989. As a result of her experience in the public and private sector, Ms. Alvarado brings to the Board significant workforce planning expertise, which is complemented by her experience with the Ohio Board of Regents.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Compensation and Talent Management Committee
• Member of the Executive Committee
• Member of the Governance Committee
• Compensation and Talent Management Committee / Executive Committee

Linda H. Riefler served as the chairman of global research at Morgan Stanley from

Job Titles:

• Member of the Audit Committee
• Member of the Governance Committee
• Audit Committee
• Member of the CSX Audit and Governance Committees

Ms. Vautrinot retired from the Air Force in 2013 after a 31-year career, during which she served in cyber operations, plans and policy, strategic security and space operations. Among her positions were Commander, 24th Air Force, and Commander, Air Forces Cyber, where she oversaw a multibillion-dollar global cyber enterprise with 14,000 military personnel, civilians and contractors. She also served as Director of Plans and Policy, U. S. Cyber Command, and Deputy Commander, Network Warfare, U.S. Strategic Command, as well as Commander, Air Force Recruiting Service. Ms. Vautrinot currently serves on the board of directors of Wells Fargo & Co., Ecolab, Inc. and Parsons Corporation. A member of the CSX Audit and Governance committees, Ms. Vautrinot brings exceptional cybersecurity expertise and leadership skills to the board.

Job Titles:

• Chief Legal Officer
• Corporate Secretary
• Executive Vice President
• in 2003 As General Counsel - Business

Nathan Goldman assumed the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer in November 2017. In this role, he provides leadership and oversight for CSX's legal affairs, government relations, risk management, police and infrastructure protection, environmental, and audit functions. Read more Nathan Goldman assumed the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer in November 2017. In this role, he provides leadership and oversight for CSX's legal affairs, government relations, risk management, police and infrastructure protection, environmental, and audit functions. Goldman initially joined CSX in 2003 as General Counsel-Business and later expanded his responsibilities to include corporate governance. Before being appointed as Chief Legal Officer, he served as Vice President of Risk and Compliance and General Counsel. During this time, he spearheaded innovative initiatives in compliance, risk management and safety programs. Prior to joining CSX, Goldman held various influential positions, including serving as the president of U.S. operations for a European company and working as a partner at prominent law firms Foley & Lardner and McGuireWoods. He was also a founding partner at Stoneburner, Berry & Goldman. Goldman's educational background includes a bachelor's degree in political science from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. He went on to earn a Juris Doctor and master's degree in business administration from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Additionally, he participated in CSX's Executive Leadership Forum with Harvard Business School in 2011 and 2012.

Job Titles:

• Senior Vice President
• Senior Vice President of Transportation

Ricky Johnson was appointed Senior Vice President of Transportation in 2023. His primary role involves cultivating front-line leaders throughout the Operations organization. Read more Ricky Johnson was appointed Senior Vice President of Transportation in 2023. His primary role involves cultivating front-line leaders throughout the Operations organization. Johnson brings a wealth of experience from his varied positions within CSX. Prior to his current position, he served as the Senior Vice President of Engineering and Mechanical since 2020. This role saw him overseeing CSX's track infrastructure, along with the company's car and locomotive assets. Before this, Johnson headed the CSX Engineering function as Vice President for five years. Johnson's journey at CSX spans more than 20 years, during which he has held several key roles including track supervisor, assistant division engineer of track, division engineer and chief engineer of Maintenance of Way. Johnson's leadership and expertise in technology systems have been instrumental in the development and implementation of operational technologies at CSX. These technologies bolster the company's safety, service and efficiency goals. Before joining CSX, Johnson gained valuable railroad experience working at the Alabama Gulf Coast Railroad and BNSF Railroad. He is also a military veteran, holding a bachelor's degree from Excelsior College and an MBA from the University of Maryland. Further, Johnson is a graduate of CSX's Executive Education Program at Harvard Business School.

Job Titles:

• Chief Financial Officer
• Executive Vice President

Sean Pelkey is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, leading planning and implementation of all finance activities at CSX, as well as overseeing the company's real estate assets. Read more Sean Pelkey is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, leading planning and implementation of all finance activities at CSX, as well as overseeing the company ™s real estate assets. He was named Acting Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in June 2021 after serving as Vice President and Treasurer since 2017. After joining CSX in 2005, Pelkey held a variety of finance management roles, including assistant vice president of capital markets, as well as several director and managerial roles in investor relations, performance analysis, financial planning and IT finance. He holds an MBA in finance from the University of Florida Warrington School of Business, and a bachelor's degree from Boston University. He also completed CSX's Executive Development Program at Harvard Business School.

Job Titles:

• Chief
• Executive Vice President
• Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer
• Member of the Board of Directors at Railinc
• Technology Officer

Stephen Fortune is Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer, responsible for leading CSX's technology strategy development and supporting business growth through innovative digital solutions, as well as overseeing all aspects of the company's information technology systems operations. Read more Stephen Fortune is Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer, responsible for leading CSX's technology strategy development and supporting business growth through innovative digital solutions, as well as overseeing all aspects of the company's information technology systems operations. Fortune joined CSX in 2022, bringing decades of experience as a corporate technology leader. Prior to CSX, he served 30 years at BP, most recently as chief information officer (CIO) of the global BP Group. Previously, he held positions as CIO and vice president for BP's Upstream oil and gas business, and also served as a regional CIO. He began his BP career as a chemical and process engineer before moving into operations management and transitioning into information technology in 2003. Fortune is a member of the board of directors at Railinc and serves on the board of trustees of the Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville, Florida. He is a graduate of the CIO of the Future program at Boston University and the University of California, Berkeley. He earned his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Loughborough University in England.