Omaha, Nebraska, United States, August 2024 – Josh Perkes has joined Union Pacific Railroad as the new Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, Josh will lead HR initiatives, focusing on human capital management, executive development, HR consulting, and legal compliance to support the company’s strategic goals and workforce capabilities.
Josh Perkes has started his role as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Union Pacific Railroad, based in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. He will lead HR strategies to drive organizational success.
Previously, Josh served as the Vice President at Loup Logistics for three and a half years, where he was instrumental in providing transportation and logistics solutions. His tenure there focused on maximizing shipping strategies through creative solutions, innovative technology, and reliable expertise.
Josh has also held various leadership roles at Union Pacific Railroad over an 18-year period. His positions included Assistant Vice President – Talent Management, Assistant Vice President – Customer Experience, Sr. Director Customer Communications and Resource Planning, and Sr. Business Director in different departments. In these roles, he was responsible for talent management, employee engagement, customer experience strategies, and marketing analysis.
About Union Pacific Railroad:
Union Pacific Railroad, one of America’s most recognized companies, connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. The railroad’s diversified business mix includes agricultural products, automotive, chemicals, coal, industrial products, and intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada’s rail systems, and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.
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