UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
December 13, 2018 (December 10, 2018)
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NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Virginia | 1-8339 | 52-1188014 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
Three Commercial Place | 757-629-2680 | |
Norfolk, Virginia 23510-9241 | (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | ||
No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Appointment and Departure of Executive Officer
On December 10, 2018, the Board of Directors elected Jason A. Zampi Vice President and Controller of NS, effective December 16, 2018. Mr. Zampi, age 44, joined NS in 2011 and has served as Assistant Vice President Corporate Accounting since 2016. Prior thereto, he served in various capacities in Finance and Accounting from 2011 to 2016. Prior to joining NS, he served as Senior Manager at KPMG.
There was no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Zampi and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as an officer of Norfolk Southern and no family relationship between Mr. Zampi and any director or executive officer. There are no transactions between Mr. Zampi and the Corporation that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
No material plan, contract or arrangement (written or otherwise) to which Mr. Zampi is a party or a participant was entered into or materially amended in connection with him becoming an executive officer, and Mr. Zampi did not receive any grant or award or any modification thereto, under any such plan, contract or arrangement in connection with such event.
Also effective December 16, 2018, Thomas E. Hurlbut will cease to serve as Vice President and Controller and will serve in a non-executive officer capacity within NS.
Norfolk Southern issued a press release on December 13, 2018, announcing this appointment. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibit is filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit Number | Description |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION
(Registrant)
/s/ Denise W. Hutson
Name: Denise W. Hutson
Title: Corporate Secretary
Title: Corporate Secretary
Date: December 13, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Norfolk Southern names Zampi vice president and controller
NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 13, 2018 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced that Jason A. Zampi has been named vice president and controller, effective Dec. 16. He will be headquartered in Norfolk and will report to Cynthia C. Earhart, executive vice president finance and chief financial officer.
Since 2011, Zampi has served in various positions in Norfolk Southern’s finance and accounting departments, most recently as assistant vice president corporate accounting. Prior to joining the railroad, Zampi worked for 15 years at KPMG LLP, leaving as senior manager.
“Jason brings extensive public accounting experience, as well as experience in Norfolk Southern’s accounting and finance areas, to the role of vice president and controller,” Earhart said. “He has participated in the ongoing development of our new strategic plan, and we’re excited to have him join our leadership team.”
Zampi is a certified public accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University Park.
About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal, automotive, and industrial products.
Media Inquiries:
Media Relations, 404-420-4444 (media.relations@nscorp.com)
Investor Inquiries:
Clay Moore, 757-629-2861 (clay.moore@nscorp.com)
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