When Randy Terrell learned he would receive Union Pacific’s highest safety honor, he didn’t think of himself. “It’s an honor and a privilege,” Terrell said. “But I just want everybody to understand, I accept this on behalf of our entire Engineering team because safety is a team effort.” That kind of selfless mindset has defined Terrell’s career. As a Tucson, Arizona, based backhoe operator and longtime Total Safety Culture (TSC) facilitator, he’s spent more than a decade walking the walk. From coaching new hires to building trust across teams, Terrell has worked to embed safety into the DNA of every decision – not as a checklist, but as a shared belief. “Priorities change day to day, hour to hour,” Terrell said. “Values do not.” For his leadership, consistency and impact, Terrell has been named the 2024 recipient of Union Pacific’s J.C. Kenefick Safety Award.

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