Cohort 20

Herman Searcy-Plunkett

Canadian National Railroad

Superintendent of Operations - Chicago

Herman has been with the railroad for 13 years and currently serves as the Superintendent of the Chicago Zone. As Superintendent, he oversees all rail operations in Michigan, Ohio, Indian and Illinois. His primary duties consist of managing the safe and efficient movement of trains in his designated territory. Herman's railroad career started with the CSX as a track supervisor and his primary responsibilities were to oversee track maintenance and inspections. He joined the CN team 9 years ago as a transportation manager and was promoted to various roles within the transportation department.

Herman is a Michigan native, born and raised in Detroit and lived there until graduating high school. Prior to joining railroad, he served in the US Army and served 3 deployment oversees in Iraqi and Afghanistan. Herman is married to his high school sweetheart and they have two children, Harleigh (8) and Hilton (2). He enjoys traveling and visiting historical sites around the world.