CSX Executive Vice President Jamie Boychuk Joins First Responders Children’s Foundation National Board of Directors

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NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 (Globe Newswire) — Children’s First Responders Foundation (FRCF) is pleased to announce that Jamie Boychuk, Executive Vice President of Operations of CSX, has joined its National Board of Directors. CSX Corporationone of the nation’s leading transportation suppliers and the gold standard for corporate awarding, has helped FRCF expand its national footprint through their generosity.

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“CSX has enabled us to support first responders and their families nationwide with scholarships, bereavement grants, and financial hardship grants. It also supports community engagement programs that help foster positive relationships between first responder agencies and the communities they serve,” said FRCF President and CEO, Gillian Crane. Boychuk’s presence on our Board of Directors is a great advantage and honor.” Boychuk’s passion and operational knowledge is a perfect match for the services we provide to a largely unmet audience. Millions of American children live in first responder families, with truly unique needs that the FRCF is dedicated to meeting. Boychuk’s expertise will help us help the children of those who put their lives on the line every day.”

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“I am honored to serve on the Board of Directors of the First Responders Children’s Foundation and to support the vital work that the FRCF does on behalf of children whose parents have sacrificed so much to protect our communities and keep us safe,” said Boychuk. “Working with FRCF as a partner in the community investment initiative Pride in Service, all of us at CSX admire the compassion of the FRCF team and the effectiveness of the organization’s many programmes. Like FRCF, CSX is committed to serving those they serve, and we can think of no better way to fulfill that commitment than to contribute to a bright future For children who need and deserve our support.”

“It’s great to see companies like CSX stepping forward to meet the needs of pediatric first responders,” Ms. Crane continued. “We couldn’t be more grateful for their help.”

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ABOUT THE FIRST RESPONDERS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION

First Responders Children’s Foundation is a nationwide organization that provides programs and resources that address the specific needs of children of first responders. The Foundation focuses on critical areas, including scholarships and financial aid grants; bereavement assistance, and child mental health counseling; disaster relief; and community engagement programs to promote positive relationships between first responder agencies and the communities they serve. The FRCF was founded over 21 years ago in response to the events of September 11th when 800 children lost a first responder parent. Additional information about FRCF can be found at www.1stRCF.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @1strcf.

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More on Jimmy BoychukCSX Executive Vice President of Operations

Jimmy Boychuk is Executive Vice President of Operations for CSX. Oversees mechanical, engineering, transportation, and networking operations, as well as labor relations and the company’s safety culture.

Boychuk was previously Senior Vice President of Networking, Engineering, Mechanical Operations and Multimedia, where he was responsible for optimizing assets across the CSX network to support efficient system-wide operations. Boychuk joined CSX in 2017 as Assistant Vice President of Transportation Support. In 2018, he was promoted to Vice President of Scheduled Rail Execution and also led multimodal operations before being promoted to Senior Vice President of Network Operations in August 2018. Throughout his tenure at CSX, Boychuk identified efficiency opportunities, implemented significant operational changes, and led execution of plans Flight, improvements in network fluidity.

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Prior to joining CSX, Boychuk spent 20 years with the Canadian National Railway (CN). Serve as General Manager for the Alberta and Prairie sub-regions, ensuring safe and cost effective yard and train performance is delivered in accordance with the company’s operational plan and customer expectations. Boychuk began his career at CN working as a conductor, yardmaster and engineer for locomotives, and was soon promoted to management positions of increasing responsibility in Western Canada, Eastern Canada and the United States.

Boychuk holds a Business and Leadership Certificate from the University of Notre Dame.

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