Jermaine Swafford, a native of Hamilton County, has risen through the operations ranks at CSX since he joined the company in 1998. From an assistant trainmaster in Russell, Ky., to his most recent position as division manager in Atlanta, Mr. Swafford has consistently demonstrated team-focused and results-driven management, according to the company officials.
"Under Mr. Swafford’s leadership, the Atlanta Division significantly improved its performance and achieved the company’s annual Service Excellence Pinnacle Award, which recognizes customer-centric behavior and success in key operating metrics.
As vice president transportation-southern region, Mr. Swafford will bring the same level of focus and execution to integrated operations across the southern portion of CSX’s network," officials said.
Mr. Swafford attended Marshall University, where he earned his bachelor degree. He was an all-American linebacker for the Marshall University Thundering Herd football team, and was also a member of the school’s track and field team. He was inducted into the Marshall University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012.