Ann Begeman Appointed to CSX Board of Directors
CSX has announced the appointment of Ann Begeman to its board of directors. Begeman brings over three decades of public service experience, primarily in transportation policy within legislative and executive branches. She served as a two-term presidential appointee on the Surface Transportation Board (STB) from 2011 to 2021, holding positions as Chairman and Acting Chairman from 2017 to 2021.
During her STB tenure, Begeman improved accountability, transparency, and efficiency. She played a important role in developing the ICC Termination Act, which established the STB. Since 2022, she has worked as a consultant on railroad regulatory and government affairs. Her previous experience includes nearly two decades in the U.S. Senate, serving as Republican Staff Director for the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and as Legislative Director for Senator John McCain.
CSX ha annunciato la nomina di Ann Begeman nel suo consiglio di amministrazione. Begeman porta con sé oltre trent'anni di esperienza nel settore pubblico, principalmente nella politica dei trasporti all'interno dei rami legislativo ed esecutivo. Ha servito come membro nominato dal presidente per due mandati presso il Surface Transportation Board (STB) dal 2011 al 2021, ricoprendo i ruoli di Presidente e Presidente ad interim dal 2017 al 2021.
Durante il suo mandato al STB, Begeman ha migliorato la responsabilità, la trasparenza e l'efficienza. Ha avuto un ruolo importante nello sviluppo del ICC Termination Act, che ha istituito il STB. Dal 2022, lavora come consulente in questioni regolatorie ferroviarie e affari governativi. La sua esperienza precedente include quasi due decenni nel Senato degli Stati Uniti, dove ha lavorato come Direttore dello staff repubblicano per il Comitato del Senato sul Commercio, la Scienza e i Trasporti, e come Direttore legislativo per il senatore John McCain.
CSX ha anunciado el nombramiento de Ann Begeman en su junta directiva. Begeman aporta más de tres décadas de experiencia en el servicio público, principalmente en política de transporte dentro de las ramas legislativa y ejecutiva. Se desempeñó como miembro designado por el presidente durante dos mandatos en la Surface Transportation Board (STB) desde 2011 hasta 2021, ocupando los cargos de Presidente y Presidente interino desde 2017 hasta 2021.
Durante su tiempo en el STB, Begeman mejoró la responsabilidad, la transparencia y la eficiencia. Desempeñó un papel importante en el desarrollo de la Ley de Terminación de la ICC, que estableció el STB. Desde 2022, ha trabajado como consultora en asuntos regulatorios ferroviarios y gubernamentales. Su experiencia previa incluye casi dos décadas en el Senado de los EE. UU., donde fue Directora del personal republicano para el Comité del Senado de Comercio, Ciencia y Transporte, y Directora legislativa del senador John McCain.
CSX는 Ann Begeman을 이사회에 임명했다고 발표했습니다. Begeman은 주로 입법 및 행정 기관 내에서 교통 정책 관련 공공 서비스에서 30년 이상의 경험을 쌓아왔습니다. 그녀는 2011년부터 2021년까지 Surface Transportation Board (STB)에서 2회 임명된 대통령 위원으로 활동하며, 2017년부터 2021년까지 의장 및 대행 의장직을 맡았습니다.
STB 재직 중 Begeman은 책임성, 투명성 및 효율성을 개선했습니다. 그녀는 STB를 설립한 ICC 종료법 개발에 중요한 역할을 했습니다. 2022년 이후로는 철도 규제 및 정부 업무에 대한 컨설턴트로 활동하고 있습니다. 그녀의 이전 경험은 미국 상원에서 거의 20년을 포함하며, 상원 상업, 과학 및 교통 위원회에서 공화당 직원 이사로, 그리고 존 맥케인 상원의원의 입법 이사로 근무했습니다.
CSX a annoncé la nomination de Ann Begeman au sein de son conseil d'administration. Begeman apporte plus de trois décennies d'expérience dans le service public, principalement dans la politique des transports au sein des branches législatives et exécutives. Elle a servi comme membre nommé par le président pour deux mandats à la Surface Transportation Board (STB) de 2011 à 2021, exerçant les fonctions de présidente et de présidente par intérim de 2017 à 2021.
Durant son mandat au STB, Begeman a amélioré la responsabilité, la transparence et l'efficacité. Elle a joué un rôle important dans l'élaboration de la loi sur la terminaison de l'ICC, qui a établi le STB. Depuis 2022, elle travaille comme consultante en matière de réglementation ferroviaire et d'affaires gouvernementales. Son expérience antérieure comprend près de deux décennies au Sénat américain, où elle a été directrice du personnel républicain pour le Comité sénatorial du commerce, de la science et des transports, et responsable législative pour le sénateur John McCain.
CSX hat die Ernennung von Ann Begeman in ihren Vorstand bekannt gegeben. Begeman bringt über drei Jahrzehnte Erfahrung im öffentlichen Dienst mit, insbesondere in der Verkehrspolitik innerhalb der Legislative und Exekutive. Von 2011 bis 2021 war sie zwei Amtszeiten lang als Präsidialernannte im Surface Transportation Board (STB) tätig und hatte von 2017 bis 2021 die Positionen als Vorsitzende und amtierende Vorsitzende inne.
Während ihrer Amtszeit im STB verbesserte Begeman die Verantwortlichkeit, Transparenz und Effizienz. Sie spielte eine wichtige Rolle bei der Entwicklung des ICC Termination Act, das das STB einrichtete. Seit 2022 arbeitet sie als Beraterin für Eisenbahngesetze und Regierungsangelegenheiten. Ihre vorherige Erfahrung umfasst fast zwei Jahrzehnte im US-Senat, wo sie als republikanische Personalleiterin für den Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation und als Legislative Director für Senator John McCain tätig war.
- Appointment brings extensive regulatory and transportation policy expertise to the board
- Strong background in railroad industry oversight and regulation
- Deep understanding of government affairs and legislative processes
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced that Ann Begeman has been appointed to the company's board of directors.
“Ann brings a wealth of industry expertise and knowledge to our team where she will play a vital role in our commitment to deliver service excellence and business growth,” said Joe Hinrichs, president and chief executive officer of CSX. “We are delighted to have her join our Board as CSX continues to transform and strengthen our company while generating profitable growth through a better customer experience.”
Begeman’s career has spanned more than three decades in public service, primarily in the legislative and executive branches of government where she focused on transportation policy. She played a critical role in contributing to the development of significant legislation, including the ICC Termination Act, which dissolved the Interstate Commerce Commission and established the Surface Transportation Board (STB).
From 2011 through 2021, Begeman served as a two-term presidential appointee as a member of the STB. During her tenure, she improved the STB’s accountability, transparency, and efficiency while holding leadership positions as the Chairman and Acting Chairman from 2017 to 2021, as well as Vice Chairman. Since 2022, Begeman has been leveraging her expertise as a consultant on railroad regulatory and government affairs matters.
In recognition of her work at the STB, she was named a 2020 Railway Age Women in Rail award recipient.
Begeman began her career in public service by spending nearly two decades working in various capacities within the U.S. Senate, including as Republican Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Additionally, she held positions as Deputy Staff Director and Transportation Policy Advisor for the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, as well as Legislative Director and Acting Chief of Staff for Senator John McCain.
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation’s economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation’s population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).
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