Norfolk Southern Corporation announced the appointment of seven executives to new management responsibilities. Clyde H. "Jake" Allison Jr., currently vice president and controller, will become vice president audit and compliance in Norfolk. Fredric M. Ehlers, currently vice president network and service management, will become vice president information technology in Atlanta.

Jerry W. Hall, currently vice president intermodal operations, will become vice president network and service management in Atlanta. Thomas E. Hurlbut, currently vice president audit and compliance, will become vice president and controller in Norfolk. Denise W. Hutson, currently assistant corporate secretary, will become corporate secretary with headquarters in Norfolk.

Alan H. Shaw, currently group vice president chemicals, will become vice president intermodal operations in Norfolk. Thomas G. Werner, currently vice president information technology, will become vice president and treasurer with headquarters in Norfolk. All of the appointments are effective Nov.

1, with the exception of an Oct. 1 effective date for Hutson.