Goodbye Mr. Goode

[Anonymous]

It looks as if Chairman and CEO of Norfolk Southern David R. Goode will be retiring early 2006. President of Norfolk Southern Wick Moorman has been named as CEO effective November 1, 2005. Norfolk Southern also named it's downtown building in Atlanta the DAVID R. GOODE BUILDING in honor of Mr. Goode. Pictures are on the internet of this building along with pictures of Mr. Goode and Wick Moorman; Mr. Goode and his wife Susan. Norfolk Southern has definetely prospered several times over because of Mr. Goode's leadership. Norfolk Southern will definetely miss him. I believe though that Norfolk Southern will continue to progress under our new leadership.

FROM www.norfolksouthern.com>>

Norfolk Southern Names Wick Moorman CEO; Jim Hixon to Lead Law and Corporate Relations
NORFOLK , VA. – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) named Charles W. (Wick) Moorman to succeed David R. Goode as chief executive officer, effective Nov. 1.

Moorman, who has served as president since October 2004, will continue in that position. Goode will continue as chairman until his anticipated retirement in early 2006.

The action was taken by Norfolk Southern’s board of directors. “Since his elevation to president a year ago, Wick has honed his leadership skills and is prepared to take on even greater responsibility. I am delighted that the board has endorsed this further management transition,” Goode said.

Norfolk Southern also said that James A. Hixon has been named executive vice president law and corporate relations, effective Oct. 1. Reporting to Hixon will be the law, government relations (formerly public affairs) and corporate communications (formerly public relations) departments.

Norfolk Southern Corporation is one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway subsidiary operates 21,300 route miles in 22 states, the District of Columbia and Ontario , Canada , serving every major container port in the eastern United States and providing superior connections to western rail carriers. NS operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is North America ’s largest rail carrier of automotive parts and finished vehicles.
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From: www.norfolksouthern.com>>

Norfolk Southern Names Atlanta Building for David R. Goode

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ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today named its midtown Atlanta office building the David R. Goode Building, in honor of the company’s chairman and chief executive officer, who is scheduled to retire in early 2006.

Goode, who became chairman, president and CEO in 1992, led Norfolk Southern through a challenging period that included economic downturns and a complex consolidation with Conrail to unprecedented levels of safety, customer service and financial performance.

President Wick Moorman called the building name a gesture of appreciation from the people of Norfolk Southern to a great leader. “The fact is that David’s contributions will far outlive bricks and mortar,” Moorman said. “His focus on making rail a dependable and sought-after transportation partner has helped shape Norfolk Southern and the rail industry for the new century.”

Norfolk Southern acquired the 12-story building at 1200 Peachtree St. from AT&T in 2004 and began consolidating departments there from various Atlanta locations in 2005. Currently, about 1,200 employees work at the building and 600 more are expected to relocate there in the near future.

Norfolk Southern Corporation is one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway subsidiary operates 21,300 route miles in 22 states, the District of Columbia and Ontario , Canada , serving every major container port in the eastern United States and providing superior connections to western rail carriers. NS operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is North America ’s largest rail carrier of automotive parts and finished vehicles.

[Anonymous]

And lets not forget that Goode has profited more than a little based upon the labors of many of us....

LC

[jeaton]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

And lets not forget that Goode has profited more than a little based upon the labors of many of us....

LC

There you go again. Giving CEO's a hard time. They really have it rough-getting appointments at the Mercedes dealer for service, finding a realator that can handle 7 figure transactions, getting good help to clean the pool, finding English speaking grounds keepers...

Jay

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

And lets not forget that Goode has profited more than a little based upon the labors of many of us....

LC

Truth be known he is only paid a small amount compared to other companies that have a similar business volumns. Also I do not hear anybody begrudge themselves for doing well, Do you? PL

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by piouslion

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

And lets not forget that Goode has profited more than a little based upon the labors of many of us....

LC

Truth be known he is only paid a small amount compared to other companies that have a similar business volumns. Also I do not hear anybody begrudge themselves for doing well, Do you? PL

...and he's not doing anything different thanall the other CEO's of the world. I got tired of being one of the blue collar guys making someone else rich so I went back to college. Now I'm a school teacher. Boy, what a great move THAT was...


...just kidding, I actually love it.


mike

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by mehrlich

QUOTE: Originally posted by piouslion

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

And lets not forget that Goode has profited more than a little based upon the labors of many of us....

LC

Truth be known he is only paid a small amount compared to other companies that have a similar business volumns. Also I do not hear anybody begrudge themselves for doing well, Do you? PL

...and he's not doing anything different thanall the other CEO's of the world. I got tired of being one of the blue collar guys making someone else rich so I went back to college. Now I'm a school teacher. Boy, what a great move THAT was...


...just kidding, I actually love it.


mike

Mike -

Don't even get me started about school teachers...lol...

LC

[Anonymous]

Come to think of it, dealing with school administration is a LOT like dealing with a CEO. You work harder, make a lot less money and could probably make better decisions.


m

[Anonymous]

The market seems pretty happy to see Goode on his way up and out. NS (NYSE:NSC) shares were up sharply on the day. Guess I should thank him for making my meager few shares more valuable...

LC

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

The market seems pretty happy to see Goode on his way up and out. NS (NYSE:NSC) shares were up sharply on the day. Guess I should thank him for making my meager few shares more valuable...

LC

LC -- On that point I will join you, I bought mine about 10 years ago, not much but more than I would have had otherwise. -PL

[ajmiller]

QUOTE: President of Norfolk Southern Wick Moorman has been named as CEO effective November 1, 2005.

I'll bet Wick had to burn the candle at both ends to get his new job.
[;)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ajmiller

QUOTE: President of Norfolk Southern Wick Moorman has been named as CEO effective November 1, 2005.

I'll bet Wick had to burn the candle at both ends to get his new job.
[;)]

Nah, its all in the knee pads...lol...

LC

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

QUOTE: Originally posted by ajmiller

QUOTE: President of Norfolk Southern Wick Moorman has been named as CEO effective November 1, 2005.

I'll bet Wick had to burn the candle at both ends to get his new job.
[;)]

Nah, its all in the knee pads...lol...

LC

AJ's joke is better, sorry LC -PL