Union Pacific has announced three executive appointments, effective April 1, 2019. Jon Panzer has been appointed senior vice president technology and strategic planning, succeeding Lynden Tennison, who will retire March 31. Jennifer Hamann has been appointed senior vice president finance, and Gary Grosz has been appointed vice president and treasurer.
Panzer joined Union Pacific 23 years ago and currently serves as vice president and treasurer. Throughout his career with Union Pacific, he has held leadership positions in planning and analysis, finance, and marketing and sales. He will report to Jim Vena, chief operating officer.
Hamann has been employed by Union Pacific for 27 years and currently serves as vice president planning and analysis. She will add responsibility for the investor relations and treasury functions. Throughout her career with Union Pacific, Hamann has held leadership positions in investor relations and marketing and sales, and formerly served as general auditor. She will report to Rob Knight, executive vice president and chief financial officer.
Grosz has been with Union Pacific for 37 years in the company’s finance department and currently serves as assistant vice president of corporate finance. He will succeed Panzer while retaining his current responsibilities, and he will report to Hamann.