Union Pacific has named Cindy Sanborn regional vice president transportation for its western region, effective February 16, 2018. Sanborn succeeds Richard Castagna, who will retire after nearly 25 years of service.
In her new role, Sanborn will lead rail operations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico, managing more than 10,000 track miles. She will be based in Roseville, Calif.
The first woman to hold an executive operating leadership role at a Class I Railroad, Sanborn recently served as executive vice president and chief operations officer at CSX. She held various leadership positions throughout her 30 years of service, including executive vice president operations, vice president and chief transportation officer, and vice president of the northern region.
Sanborn earned an undergraduate degree from Emory University and an MBA from the University of Miami.
"Cindy is a rail pioneer with an excellent performance track record that aligns with Union Pacific's focus on teamwork, high ethical standards and passion for performance," said Lance Fritz, Union Pacific chairman, president and chief executive officer. "She will build upon our Western Region's successes in world-class safety, service and efficiency."