CSX Corporation, Jacksonville

CSX Corporation has announced the appointment of Shon Yates as vice president of the company’s coal business. Effective immediately, Yates will have responsibility for coal sales and marketing based at the company’s headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. Yates joined CSX more than five years ago, serving most recently as the company’s chief mechanical officer focused on engineering, strategy and supply chain, and has a strong appreciation for customer-focused railroading.