Randell Blackburn

Trustee at Millikin University

Randy grew up in southern Illinois and moved to St. Louis in 1974 after graduating from Millikin with a degree in biology. He began his career with Missouri Pacific Railroad which merged with Union Pacific Railroad in 1982. At Union Pacific, Randy has held several positions in Operations as well as in Marketing and Sales. In 2012 he was appointed Vice President Transportation where he was responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of the company’s service product. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad on February 28, 2015.

Randy is an avid golfer and an advocate of plant conservation in the Nebraska area. He serves on the Omaha Country Club Board of Directors.

Randy and his wife, Sharon, have a daughter and son. Megan currently resides in Miami, Florida. Brian resides in Denver, Colorado.

He and Sharon look forward to traveling and spending time exploring coastal Maine where they have a home.

Timeline

  • Trustee

    Current role