Chandra Henley is an innovative executive with more than 35 years of experience with Union Pacific Railroad. In her current capacity as General Auditor, Ms. Henley serves as the Chief Audit Executive for the organization. In this role, she is responsible for providing assurance to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors about controls, risk management activities and governance. She also consults with the management team concerning compliance matters. Prior to this role, Ms. Henley served as Assistant Vice President – Human Resources providing services for UP’s 46,500 employees system-wide. Throughout her career, Ms. Henley also held a number of financial positions including the Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer, and leadership roles in cost & profit planning, accounts payable, fuel accounting and accounts receivable functions.

Over the years, Ms. Henley also maintained affiliations with professional organizations including the Audit Executive Center for Chief Audit Executives, Institute of Internal Auditors, National Black MBA Association and National Association of Black Accountants – Midwest. As a Leadership Omaha alum through the Chamber of Commerce, community involvement continues to be a priority. Ms. Henley’s current and past Board participation include the Girls & Boys Club of the Midlands, Charles Drew Health Center Foundation and the American Heart Association. In addition, Ms. Henley is an active member of Salem Baptist Church, where she serves as a Trustee, a co-leader of the Golden Adventurers, a senior citizen ministry and as the past Treasurer. Within Union Pacific, she serves on the Advisory Council for the Black Employee Network, an employee resource group and is a former President.

In addition to community service, education is also a family value. Ms. Henley has a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University of Chicago, Il, a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Drake University of Des Moines, IA and holds a Certified Public Accountant Certificate. Ms. Henley has two sons, both educated by the Omaha Public School system. Dr. Brandon C. Henley, PhD of Atlanta, GA. and Austin C. Henley, MBA, MPA of Winston Salem, NC.