James R. Young (railroad executive)

Jim Young
Born
James Ruesch Young

(1952-10-24)October 24, 1952
DiedFebruary 15, 2014(2014-02-15) (aged 61)
EducationOmaha South High School
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bellevue University (Doctorate of Commerce, 2008)
OccupationRailroad executive
Known forPresident, CEO and chairman of Union Pacific Railroad

James Ruesch Young (October 24, 1952 — February 15, 2014) was an American railroad executive who was the president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board for Union Pacific Railroad from 2006 to his death in February 2014.[1]

  1. ^ "Stock Quotes & Company News | Reuters.com". reuters.com. Retrieved 19 July 2012.