Background
Goode, David Ronald was born on January 13, 1941 in Vinton, Virginia, United States. Son of Otto and Hessie M. (Maxey) Goode.
Transportation company executive
Goode, David Ronald was born on January 13, 1941 in Vinton, Virginia, United States. Son of Otto and Hessie M. (Maxey) Goode.
AB, Duke University, 1962. Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1965. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Old Dominion University, 2003.
Tax attorney, Norfolk & Western Railway, Roanoke, Virginia, 1965-1966; assistant general tax attorney, Norfolk & Western Railway, Roanoke, Virginia, 1967; general tax attorney, Norfolk & Western Railway, Roanoke, Virginia, 1968-1970; director taxation, Norfolk & Western Railway, Roanoke, Virginia, 1971-1981; assistant vice president taxation, Norfolk Southern Corporation, Roanoke, 1982-1985; vice president taxation, Norfolk Southern Corporation, Roanoke, 1985-1991; executive vice president administration, Norfolk Southern Corporation, Roanoke, 1991; president, Norfolk Southern Corporation, Roanoke, 1991-1992; chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer, director, Norfolk Southern Corporation, Roanoke, since 1992. Board directors Association American R.R., Business Committee for Arts Caterpillar, Inc., C. ofC. of United States of America, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Texas Instruments, Inc., TRINOVA Corporation, Virginia Economics Development Partnership.
Board trustees General Douglas MacArthur Memorial Foundation, Hollins College, Virginia Foundation Indiana Colls. Board visitors Fuqua School Business, Duke U. Member American Society Corporation Executives, Business Advisory Council Northwestern University, Business Roundtable, Coal Industry Advisory Board.
Governor's Advisory Council on revenue Estimates. Co-chair Hampton Road's Partnership. Vice-chairman Kennedy Center Corporation Fund Board.
National Freight Transportation Association, National Grain Car Council, Norfolk Military/Civilian Liaison Group, Transportation Research Board Executive Committee, Virginia Business Council, Virginia Business Higher Education Council. Member American Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Roanoke Bar Association, Norfolk Bar Association, Bayville Golf Club, East Lake Golf Club, Princess Anne Country Club, HarborClub, Hunting Hills Country Club, Laurel Valley Golf Club, The Links, Metropolitan Club, Norfolk Yacht and Country Club, Shenandoah Club, Town Point Club, Virginian Golf Club.
Married Susan Skiles, June 22, 1963. Children: Christina, Martha.