James A. Squires

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James A. Squires is an American railroad executive who is the president, chief executive officer, and executive chairman of Norfolk Southern Railway.

Squires was born in Hollis, New Hampshire, and has degrees from Amherst College and the University of Chicago Law School.[1] He joined Norfolk Southern in 1992, and after working his way up the executive chain at the company was promoted to president in 2013.[2] He was appointed to the CEO position, replacing Charles Moorman, in June 2015, and later in the year took over Moorman's role as Executive Chairman of NS' board as well.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Norfolk Southern names Jim Squires as CEO". Trains Magazine. March 2, 2015. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Leadership transition at Norfolk Southern". Railway Age. September 23, 2015. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
Business positions
Preceded by President of Norfolk Southern Railway
2013 – 		Incumbent
Preceded by CEO of Norfolk Southern Corporation
2015 – 		Incumbent
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