OMAHA, Neb., April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific
named Sherrye Hutcherson vice
president of Human Resources effective May
4. Hutcherson will be responsible for leading the company's
human resources function, which includes talent management,
training and development, strategic workforce planning, recruiting,
compensation and benefits, and diversity initiatives.
Hutcherson has more than 20 years of experience in corporate and
non-profit settings, with responsibilities ranging from human
resources and finance to business development and customer
satisfaction.
"Sherrye brings expertise in human resources, plus immense
knowledge in employee engagement and strategic planning to Union
Pacific," said Diane Duren, Union
Pacific executive vice president and corporate secretary. "Her
leadership experience will be invaluable as Union Pacific continues
to focus on recruiting, supporting and developing a talented and
engaged workforce."
In her most recent role as vice president of Corporate Services
and chief administrative officer for Omaha Public Power District
(OPPD), Hutcherson was responsible for human resources and labor
relations, as well as corporate services, information technology
and sustainability efforts. She previously served division manager
roles for the utility's human resources, customer solutions, and
market research and product development teams. Prior to joining
OPPD, Hutcherson was executive director of the Omaha Small Business
Network, Inc. She started her career in Union Pacific's Corporate
Audit Department.
Hutcherson holds a master's of business administration from
Creighton University and a bachelor's
of science in accounting from the University
of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She is passionate about
volunteerism, voting advocacy, and civil and women's rights, having
served on the boards of 75 North Revitalization, Children's
Hospital and Medical Center, the Urban League of Nebraska, and Women's Center for Advancement
(WCA).
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most
recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in
the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical
link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific
invested more than $31 billion in its
network and operations to support America's transportation
infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix
includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal,
Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many
of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all
major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects
with Canada's rail systems and is
the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value
to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe,
reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible
manner.
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