Mullenix Retiring at Norfolk Southern; Earhart and Werner Named to Senior Positions

NORFOLK, VA – Cindy C. Earhart has been named vice president human resources at Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE: NSC), succeeding Thomas H. Mullenix Jr., who retires March 1. Thomas G. Werner will succeed Earhart as vice president information technology, also effective March 1.

Mullenix will retire after a 36-year career in engineering, labor relations and human resources positions with Norfolk Southern. “Tom and his team deserve a great deal of credit for preparing Norfolk Southern to handle the unprecedented traffic levels we’ve seen in recent years,” said John P. Rathbone, executive vice president Administration. “His leadership in initiatives relating to hiring, training and development, compensation and benefits, and diversity give us a true competitive advantage.”

Earhart, who will be based in Norfolk and report to Rathbone, joined Norfolk Southern in 1985 as supervisor subsidiary accounting. She served in key accounting and information technology positions before being named to her most recent position, vice president information technology, in 2001. Earhart earned her accounting degree from the University of Missouri.

Werner, who will remain in Atlanta, joined Norfolk Southern in 1999 as director information technology program management and was named to his most recent position, assistant vice president technology, in 2000. Werner earned degrees in finance and electrical engineering from the Wharton School and Princeton. He will report to Kathryn B. McQuade, executive vice president planning and chief information officer.

Norfolk Southern Corporation is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway subsidiary operates approximately 21,000 route miles in 22 states, the District of Columbia and Ontario, Canada, serving every major container port in the eastern United States and providing superior connections to western rail carriers. NS operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is North America’s largest rail carrier of metals and automotive products.

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Norfolk Southern contacts:
(Media) Bob Fort, 757-629-2710 (rcfort@nscorp.com)
(Investors) Leanne Marilley, 757-629-2861 (leanne.marilley@nscorp.com)