James R. Young
American rail businessman
About James R. Young
Lived 1952 – 2014 (aged 61).
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.
Early life and education Young graduated from Omaha South High School and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
On June 7, 2008, Young received a Doctorate of Commerce from Bellevue University.
Career He began working for Union Pacific in 1978. Through a series of promotions he worked his way up the chain of command to be elected president of the railroad in January 2004. In February 2005, he was elected to the board of directors for the railroad.
Young assumed the additional role of chairman of the board of directors as of February 1, 2007. He remained as chairman after stepping down as president and CEO.
Death
Young died on February 15, 2014, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Who was James R. Young?
American rail businessman
When was James R. Young born?
James R. Young was born on 24 October 1952.
When did James R. Young die?
James R. Young died on 15 February 2014.
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