Environmental Excellence

With a commitment to environmental excellence, compliance and innovation, Union Pacific honors the hard work and achievements of its workforce.

Photo of 2024 Association of America Railroads (AAR) awardwinner Jason Fox and award nominee Anne Walsh alongwith UPRR team at 2024 Railroad Environmental Conference.

 

Celebrating Environmental Leadership and Achievements

YearNameRol, Location
2024Jason Fox**Director of Locomotive, Omaha, NE
2024Anne WalshDirector of Environmental Programs
2022Grace OlsenGeneral Director Locomotive Engineering & Quality, Omaha, NE
2020n/aAward paused due to COVID-19
2019Jeff NantkesManager II Mechanical Maintenance, Angleton, TX
2018Michael McAndrewsDirector Mechanical Facility and Equipment, Omaha, NE
2017Stephen CheneyDirector Structure Design & Environmental, Omaha, NE
2016Milton DempseyGeneral Foreman, Fort Worth, TX
2015Mark LutzGeneral Director - Fuel, Omaha, NE
2014Tim SmithManager of Structure Projects - Engineering, Pueblo, CO
2013Tom KennedyManager - Mechanical Engineering - Locomotive, Omaha, NE
2012Ben CrandallForeman General, Salt Lake City, UT
2011Michael Iden **General Director, Car and Locomotive Engineering - Melrose Park, IL
2010Michael CanevitMaterials Supervisor, Bloomington, CA
2009Chuck KunkelSr. Manager, Research and Development, Omaha, NE
2008Patrick O'LearyWastewater Treatment Plant Operator - San Antonio, TX
2007Debra Schafer **General Director, Maintenance of Way - Environmental, Omaha, NE
2006Dennis SullivanCarman, DeSoto, MO
2005Wayne A. Kennedy **General Director, Fuel Conservation - Continuous Improvement, Omaha, NE
2004Tom Franklin **Mgr. Mechanical – Locomotive, North Little Rock, AR
2003Kent DenkersMechanical – Locomotive, Omaha, NE
2002Gary BiggsMaintenance Supervisor, Fort Worth, TX
2001Tim KrausWater Serv. Lead Man, San Antonio, TX
2000David SimpsonForeman General, Hermiston, OR
1999Audrey ButlerMaterial Supervisor, Pocatello, ID
1998Dennis SullivanCarman, Desoto, MO
1997Mitch Dugger **Work Equipment Supervisor, Fairdealing, MO
1996Carl Leroy LachanceManager Car Maintenance, Desoto, MO
1995Richard Jacobs **Locomotive Shop Foreman, Ft. Worth, TX
1994David HartleyCar Foreman, Desoto, MO
1993Ben CrandallCar Foreman, Salt Lake City, UT

** represents AAR winners

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Sustainability Partnership Award

Union Pacific honors value chain partners for their contributions to sustainable stewardship, innovation and efficiency.