Board of directors (12)
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Executive officers (7)
Company facts
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- In S&P 500 since
- Mar 1957
- Incorporated in
- UT
- Fiscal year ends
- December
- SEC industry
- Railroads, Line-Haul Operating
- SEC filings
- EDGAR
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Insider trades
Open-market purchases and sales reported on Form 4. Grants, option exercises and tax withholding are excluded.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Eric J. Gehringer EVP OPERATIONS | Sale | 2,991 | $263.96 | $790K |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Jennifer L. Hamann EVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sale | 2,000 | $274.70 | $549K |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Kenyatta G. Rocker EVP MARKETING & SALES | Sale | 15,531 | $271.76 | $4.2M |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Kenyatta G. Rocker EVP MARKETING & SALES | Sale | 11,856 | $271.76 | $3.2M |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Eric J. Gehringer EVP OPERATIONS | Sale | 1,999 | $234.93 | $470K |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Craig Richardson V EVP CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & CORP | Sale | 2,766 | $252.00 | $697K |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Craig Richardson V EVP CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & CORP | Sale | 3,729 | $252.00 | $940K |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Elizabeth F. Whited PRESIDENT | Sale | 7,500 | $250.00 | $1.9M |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Elizabeth F. Whited PRESIDENT | Sale | 673 | $243.15 | $164K |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Elizabeth F. Whited PRESIDENT | Sale | 2,879 | $247.40 | $712K |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Elizabeth F. Whited PRESIDENT | Sale | 3,750 | $250.00 | $938K |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Elizabeth F. Whited PRESIDENT | Sale | 3,750 | $246.36 | $924K |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Jennifer L. Hamann EVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sale | 1,000 | $235.00 | $235K |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Vincenzo J. Vena CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | Buy | 4,500 | $222.00 | $999K |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Eric J. Gehringer EVP OPERATIONS | Sale | 1,274 | $203.24 | $259K |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Jennifer L. Hamann EVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sale | 1,000 | $222.83 | $223K |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Kenyatta G. Rocker EVP MARKETING & SALES | Sale | 4,520 | $222.41 | $1.0M |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Kenyatta G. Rocker EVP MARKETING & SALES | Sale | 4,180 | $222.44 | $930K |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Elizabeth F. Whited PRESIDENT | Sale | 2,500 | $213.00 | $533K |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Teresa Finley Director | Buy | 1,380 | $188.26 | $260K |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Kenyatta G. Rocker EVP MARKETING & SALES | Sale | 1,318 | $250.00 | $330K |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Kenyatta G. Rocker EVP MARKETING & SALES | Sale | 2,700 | $250.00 | $675K |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Elizabeth F. Whited PRESIDENT | Sale | 2,510 | $245.00 | $615K |
| Nov 26, 2021 | Elizabeth F. Whited PRESIDENT | Sale | 2,500 | $240.14 | $600K |
| Nov 26, 2021 | Elizabeth F. Whited PRESIDENT | Sale | 2,500 | $240.22 | $601K |
Board and executive changes
Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.
- Oct 16, 2026
On October 16, 2026, Union Pacific Corporation (the Company) announced that Jennifer L. Hamann plans to retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective in early 2027. Until Ms. Hamann's retirement, she will continue to maintain her current responsibilities in her role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The Company will announce additional details about this transition in the future.
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 12, 2025
The Board of Directors (the Board) of Union Pacific Corporation (the Company) elected W. Anthony Will, age 60, to serve on the Board as a director of the Company, effective January 5, 2026. Mr. Will will serve on the Board’s Audit and Finance Committees. Mr. Will currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) (CF Industries), a global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products for clean energy, fertilizer, emissions abatement and other industrial applications, and will be retiring as President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 4, 2026. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - May 9, 2025
Transition of Elizabeth F. Whited from President On May 9, 2025, Union Pacific Corporation (the “Company”) announced that its President, Elizabeth F. Whited, will transition from President to Strategic Advisor, effective July 1, 2025 (the “Transition Date”). Pursuant to the Transition Agreement, Ms. Whited will remain a non-officer executive of the Company to advise on matters relating to the transition until February 28, 2026, unless her employment is terminated by either party prior to such date (the period from July 1, 2025 through Ms. Whited’s actual separation date, the “Transition Period"). During the Transition Period, Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 14, 2023
Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Arrangements of Certain Officers. The Board of Directors (the Board) of Union Pacific Corporation (the Company) elected John K. Tien, age 60, to serve on the Board as a director of the Company, effective December 14, 2023. Mr. Tien most recently served as Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from 2021 to 2023. From 2011 to 2021, Mr. Tien served as a senior executive in various roles in the global consumer bank for Citigroup Inc. Prior to 2011, Mr. Tien served over twenty-four years in positions of increasing responsibility as an officer in the U.S. Army retiring at the rank of Colonel. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Sep 29, 2023
Retirement of Jose H. Villarreal from the Board On September 28, 2023, the Board of Directors (the Board) of Union Pacific Corporation (Company) accepted the request of Director Jose H. Villarreal to retire from his service on the Board. Mr. Villarreal will retire from the Board effective October 1, 2023, after 14 years of dedicated service. Mr. Villarreal’s retirement does not relate to any disagreement with the Company, its management, or the Board on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. The Company deeply appreciates Mr. Villarreal’s service and wishes him well. Appointments to Board Committees As previously disclosed, Director Jane H. Lute will serve as Chair of the newly established Safety and Service Quality Committee. On September 28, 2023, the Board appointed Directors Doyle R. Simons, John P. Wiehoff, and William J.
Read the 8-K filing - Aug 11, 2023
As previously reported, Lance M. Fritz will cease to serve as the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Union Pacific Corporation (the “Company”) and will retire from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) on August 14, 2023 (the “Transition Date”). On August 11, 2023, the Company and Mr. Fritz entered into a transition and separation agreement (the “Transition Agreement”). Pursuant to the Transition Agreement, Mr. Fritz will remain a non-officer employee of the Company to advise on matters relating to the transition until February 1, 2025, unless his employment is terminated by either party prior to such date (the period from August 14, 2023 through Mr. Fritz’s actual separation date, the “Transition Period"). During the Transition Period, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 26, 2023
Chief Executive Officer Succession On July 26, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Union Pacific Corporation (the “Company” or “Union Pacific”) announced that, as part of the Board’s previously announced planned succession process, the Board appointed V. James Vena, 64, the Company’s former Chief Operating Officer, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Union Pacific Railroad Company, the principal operating subsidiary of the Company (the “Railroad”), effective August 14, 2023. Mr. Vena succeeds Lance M. Fritz, who will cease to serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and will retire from the Board on August 14, 2023. Mr. Vena previously served as a Senior Advisor to the Chairman of Union Pacific in 2021 and as Chief Operating Officer from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 4, 2022
The Board of Directors (the Board) of Union Pacific Corporation (the Company), acting upon the recommendation of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, elected Teresa M. Finley, age 60, to serve on the Board as a director of the Company, effective February 4, 2022. Ms. Finley most recently served as a Senior Advisor for Boston Consulting Group from 2019 through 2021 after retiring as Chief Marketing & Business Services Officer (CMBSO) for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), a global transportation and logistics provider. She served as CMBSO at UPS from 2015 until her retirement in 2017. While at UPS she also served as Treasurer and Vice President in 2014 and Corporate Controller from 2010 through 2013 and Chief Financial Officer for UPS International from 2007 through 2010. Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Sep 30, 2021
The Board of Directors (the Board) of Union Pacific Corporation (the Company), acting upon the recommendation of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, elected Sheri H. Edison, age 64, to serve on the Board as a director of the Company, effective December 1, 2021. Ms. Edison most recently served as executive vice president and general counsel for Amcor plc (Amcor), a global leader in packaging for products spanning the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal care sectors, with approximately 50,000 employees across more than 40 countries from 2019 until her retirement in June 2021. From 2010 through 2019, Ms. Edison served as senior vice president, chief legal officer and secretary for Bemis Company, Inc. (Bemis), a global packaging company, until it was acquired by Amcor. Prior to joining Bemis, Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 17, 2021
On February 17, 2021, Union Pacific Corporation (the Company) announced that current board member Bhavesh V. Patel, who serves as chief executive officer of LyondellBasell Industries, N.V., has notified the Company that he will not seek re-election as a Director at the Company’s 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and will complete his term in May of 2021. Mr. Patel’s decision not to seek re-election does not relate to any disagreement with the Company, its management or the Board of Directors on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company deeply appreciates Mr. Patel’s service and wishes him well.
Read the 8-K filing - Oct 20, 2020
(b) and (c) Departure and Appointment of Certain Officers On October 20, 2020, Union Pacific Corporation (the Company) announced that Jim Vena will transition from Chief Operating Officer to Senior Advisor to the Chairman effective January 1, 2021. In his role as Senior Advisor to the Chairman, Mr. Vena will continue overseeing railroad operation initiatives including the intermodal end to end product, balance of engineering resources, and critical capital projects as well as other key initiatives. Mr. Vena will also assist with the transition of responsibilities to his successor. Mr. Vena will serve as Senior Advisor through June 30, 2021. The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Railroad (the Railroad), the principal operating subsidiary of the Company, acting upon recommendation of the Compensation and Benefits Committee, approved the appointment of Eric J.
Read the 8-K filing - Aug 28, 2020
On August 25, 2020, Rhonda S. Ferguson, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, notified Union Pacific Corporation (the Company) that she intends to depart from the Company effective September 25, 2020 in order to pursue other opportunities. The Company is grateful for Ms. Ferguson’s significant contributions and strong leadership during her time at the Company and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 14, 2019
(d) Election of Directors. The Board of Directors (the Board) of Union Pacific Corporation (the Company), acting upon the recommendation of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, elected Christopher J. Williams, age 61, to serve on the Board as a director of the Company, effective November 13, 2019. Mr. WiIliams previously served as the chairman and chief executive officer of The Williams Capital Group, L.P. and Williams Capital Management, LLC (Williams Capital), an investment banking and financial services firm, since its formation in 1994. Mr. Williams recently assumed the role of Chairman of Siebert Williams Shank & Co. LLC , the investment firm resulting from the recent merger of Williams Capital and Siebert Cisneros Shank & Co. LLC, effective November 4, 2019.
Read the 8-K filing - Sep 26, 2019
(b) and (c) Departure and Appointment of Certain Officers On September 26, 2019, Union Pacific Corporation (the Company) announced that Robert M. Knight, Jr. will retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective December 31, 2019. Until Mr. Knight’s retirement date, he will continue in his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, overseeing the financial reporting process and assisting with the transition of responsibilities to his successor. The Board of Directors of the Company (the Board), acting upon recommendation of the Compensation and Benefits Committee, approved the appointment of Jennifer L. Hamann, as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2020. Ms. Hamann, age 52, currently serves as Senior Vice President-Finance. Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 8, 2019
A s previously announced, Cameron A. Scott, Vice President of Union Pacific Railroad Company, the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (the Company), will retire on February 28, 2019, after over 27 years of service. In connection with Mr. Scott’s retirement and in consideration for his service to the Company, the Board of Directors of the Company, acting upon the recommendation of the Compensation and Benefits Committee, approved on February 7, 2019, the pro-rata vesting of Mr. Scott’s outstanding retention stock units and the pro-rata vesting of his outstanding performance stock unit awards. The amount of shares, if any, received under the pro-rata vesting will depend on the achievement of the applicable performance criteria at the end of the performance period. The remainder of Mr. Scott’s unvested outstanding stock awards will be forfeited upon his retirement.
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- Jan 29, 2019
(b) Departure of Certain Officers On January 29, 2019, Union Pacific Corporation (the Company) announced that Lynden Tennison, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, will retire from the Company, effective March 31, 2019 after over twenty-seven years of service. Mr. Tennison also serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Union Pacific Railroad Company, the principal operating company of the Company. Mr. Tennison joined the Company in 1992 and has been Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer since August 2018, responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing the Company’s strategic agenda. Mr. Tennison previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer since 2005, responsible for UP’s information and telecommunications technologies.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 7, 2019
(c) On January 7, 2019, Union Pacific Corporation (the Company) announced its Board of Directors, acting upon recommendation of the Compensation and Benefits Committee, approved the appointment of Jim Vena, as its Chief Operating Officer, effective January 14, 2019. Mr. Vena will also serve as the Chief Operating Officer of Union Pacific Railroad Company, the principal operating company of the Company. Mr. Vena, age 60, previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Canadian National Railway Company (CN) from February 2013 until his retirement in June 2016. Mr. Vena served in various positions of increasing responsibility over his forty year career with CN, including as a brakeman, yardmaster, conductor, locomotive engineer, superintendent and region vice-president. During his tenure at CN, Mr. Vena implemented the Precision Scheduled Railroad model.
Read the 8-K filing - Sep 6, 2018
(d) Election of Directors. The Board of Directors (the Board) of Union Pacific Corporation (the Company), acting upon the recommendation of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, elected William “Bill” J. DeLaney, age 62, to serve on the Board as a director of the Company, effective September 5, 2018. Mr. DeLaney retired as Chief Executive Officer from Sysco Corporation (Sysco), an international food marketing and distribution company, on December 31, 2017. The Board also appointed Mr. DeLaney to serve on the Audit Committee and the Compensation and Benefits Committee. All Company directors serve concurrently on the Board of Directors of the Company’s principal operating subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad Company (the Railroad). M r. DeLaney joined Sysco in 1987.
Read the 8-K filing - Aug 15, 2018
(b) and (c) Departure and Appointment of Certain Officers On August 10, 2018, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Union Pacific Railroad Company (the “Railroad”), the principal operating subsidiary of Union Pacific Corporation (the “Company”), acting upon a recommendation of the Compensation and Benefits Committee, elected Thomas A. Lischer as Executive Vice President – Operations of the Railroad effective August 15, 2018. Mr. Lischer succeeds Cameron A. Scott, who will remain at the Company as Vice President until his retirement on February 28, 2018, and will assist in facilitating the transition process. Mr. Lischer, age 46, most recently served as Vice President of the Harriman Dispatching Center and Network Operations for the Railroad. Prior to this election, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 15, 2018
On February 8, 2018, the Compensation and Benefits Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (the “Company”) adopted a new annual incentive plan to begin for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. This action taken by the Committee is the result of a review of the structure and design of the Company’s executive compensation program in response to the Company’s engagement with shareholders over the past year. The Committee carefully considered the results of the Say-on-Pay proposal vote at the Company’s 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and, in order to respond constructively to the voting results, directed management to actively seek more specific feedback from shareholders regarding the Company’s executive compensation program.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 15, 2018
As previously announced, Eric L. Butler, Senior Vice President of Union Pacific Corporation (the “Company”), will retire from the Company on February 28, 2018, after 31 years of service. In connection with Mr. Butler’s retirement and in consideration for his service to the Company, the Board of Directors of the Company, acting upon the recommendation of the Compensation and Benefits Committee, approved on February 8, 2018, the vesting of all of Mr. Butler’s outstanding retention stock units and the pro-rata vesting of his outstanding performance stock unit awards. The amount of shares, if any, received under the pro-rata vesting will depend on the achievement of the applicable performance criteria at the end of the performance period. The remainder of Mr. Butler’s unvested outstanding stock awards will be forfeited upon his retirement.
Read the 8-K filing - Oct 25, 2017
(b) and (c) Departure and Appointment of Certain Officers The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Union Pacific Corporation (the “Company”) on October 22, 2017, acting upon recommendation of the Compensation and Benefits Committee, elected Rhonda S. Ferguson, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary effective December 1, 2017, replacing Eric L. Butler, who will remain at the Company as Senior Vice President until his retirement on February 28, 2018, and will assist in overseeing the transition process. In addition, effective December 1, 2017, Scott D. Moore, currently Senior Vice President – Corporate Relations was appointed Chief Administrative Officer and will add those responsibilities to his current role; and Sherrye L.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 27, 2017
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Read the 8-K filing - Nov 17, 2016
(b) and (c) Departure and Appointment of Certain Officers At a regular meeting of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Union Pacific Corporation (the “Company”) held on November 17, 2016, the Board, acting upon recommendation of the Compensation and Benefits Committee, elected Eric L. Butler, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer effective December 1, 2016, replacing Diane K. Duren, who will remain at the Company as Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary until her retirement in February, 2017, and will assist in overseeing the transition process. In addition, the Board, acting upon recommendation of the Compensation and Benefits Committee, elected Elizabeth F.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 29, 2016
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Read the 8-K filing - Apr 5, 2016
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Annual financials
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| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Margin | Diluted EPS | Total assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $24.5B | $7.1B | 29.1% | $11.98 | $69.7B |
| FY2024 | $24.3B | $6.7B | 27.8% | $11.09 | $67.7B |
| FY2023 | $24.1B | $6.4B | 26.4% | $10.45 | $67.1B |
| FY2022 | $24.9B | $7.0B | 28.1% | $11.21 | $65.4B |
| FY2021 | $21.8B | $6.5B | 29.9% | $9.95 | $63.5B |
| FY2020 | $19.5B | $5.3B | 27.4% | $7.88 | $62.4B |
| FY2019 | $21.7B | $5.9B | 27.3% | $8.38 | $61.7B |
| FY2018 | $22.8B | $6.0B | 26.1% | $7.91 | $59.1B |
Former directors and officers (21)
People who stopped filing as an insider of this company. “Last filing” is the last Form 3/4/5, an upper bound on when they left.