UP names new VP-Continuous Improvement
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefUnion Pacific has named D. Lynn Kelley to succeed Richard R. McGlish as vice president-Continuous Improvement effective July 1, reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Young.
Kelley joins the railroad from Textron Inc., where she served as vice president-Operational Excellence. She will be responsible for Union Pacific’s continuous improvement, industrial engineering, and quality processes.
“Lynn brings process improvement expertise that should create new ways for Union Pacific to deliver safety, service, and efficiency to our operations, which will translate into providing even greater value to our customers,” Young said. “Her breadth of experience gained working in diversified business groups will bring new perspectives to the railroad.”
McGlish, who joined Union Pacific in 2004 from R.R. Donnelly & Sons, is retiring.
“Dick developed a platform and process that spurred continuous improvement across our entire rail network,” Young said. “His focus on process improvement and lean management were critical contributions to Union Pacific’s success.”
