CSX on May 23, 2016 announced several changes to key operational positions. All of the changes are effective June 1.
Mike Smith, Vice President-Network Operations, will move into the new role of Vice President-PTC and Strategic Implementation. In that role, Smith will oversee implementation of Positive Train Control, and will also align other strategic initiatives related to CSX’s more than 21,000-route-mile network.
Bob Frulla, Vice President-Northern Region, will replace Smith as Vice President-Network Operations. Frulla has extensive field and headquarters experience, including Division Manager in several locations and General Manager-Network Operations.
Smith and Frulla will report to Cindy Sanborn, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
In addition, Jermaine Swafford, who has successfully managed CSX's Southern Region, will expand his network experience as Vice President-Northern Region. Chicago Division Manager John Bradley will become Vice President-Southern Region,. Swafford and Bradley report to Mike Pendergrass, Vice President and Chief Transportation Officer.
Robert Holtz, Assistant Division Manager in Chicago, has been named Division Manager, replacing Bradley.