Board of Directors

Mr. Adkins serves as president 3RAM Group, LLC and served as a Senior Vice President at International Business Machines (“IBM”), where he held various senior roles, including heading Corporate Strategy. In over 30 years with IBM, he developed a broad range of experience, including extensive experience in emerging technologies, global business operations, product development, and brand management. He also gained significant experience managing and understanding corporate finance, financial statements and accounting through his many operational roles with IBM. Additionally, Mr. Adkins managed IBM’s supply chain and procurement, giving him direct insight into global trade and supply chains, and the role of distributors in those efforts.

Mr. Adkins has extensive experience in corporate governance matters, is a recognized leader in technology and technology strategy, and serves as a director of other publicly traded companies with additional responsibilities, including one board chairmanship, and two compensation committee and one audit committee assignments.

Business and Other Experience

• 3RAM Group LLC (2015-present), a privately held company specializing in capital investments, business consulting services and property management, where Mr. Adkins serves as President.
• IBM, a globally integrated technology and consulting company, where Mr. Adkins held numerous development and management roles, including Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy (2013-2014); Senior Vice President of Systems and Technology Group (2009-2013); Senior Vice President of Development & Manufacturing (2007-2009); and Vice President of Development of IBM Systems and Technology Group (2003-2007).

Other Current Public Company Boards

• Avnet, Inc. (Chairman of the Board; Chair, executive committee; corporate governance committee)
• PayPal Holdings, Inc. (audit, risk and compliance committee; corporate governance and nominating committee)
• United Parcel Service, Inc. (Chair, risk committee; executive committee; compensation and human capital committee)

Mr. Davis currently serves as the interim CEO of Pallidus, a provider of silicon carbide technology, a role he assumed in 2023. Previously he served as CFO for three global, public companies for 16 years as part of a career spanning over 40 years and has deep knowledge of the semiconductor industry. From 2019-2022, he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Intel Corporation, where he headed the global finance organization. Prior to joining Intel, Mr. Davis spent six years as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Qualcomm Inc. and seven years in the same role at Applied Materials, Inc. At Applied Materials, he became the CFO after six years with the company where he began as Corporate Vice President and Treasurer, overseeing the treasury and tax organizations. Prior to that he spent 20 years at Atlantic Richfield Company (“ARCO”) in roles, including in assistant treasurer positions and later as CFO for ARCO’s EMEA business.

Mr. Davis has expertise in corporate strategy and transformation, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), information technology, cybersecurity, ESG and investor and government relations among others. His background includes engaging with boards on strategy finance, risk management, governance, compensation, and activism. Mr. Davis serves as a trustee for the Old Globe Theater in San Diego and as chairman for the United States arm of A4S (Accounting for Sustainability), a non-profit under the King’s Trust, seeking to embed sustainability in organizations’ strategy, operations, and reporting.

BUSINESS AND OTHER EXPERIENCE

• Pallidus, a provider of silicon carbide technology, where Mr. Davis has been interim Chief Executive Officer since 2023 and a Director since 2022.
• Intel Corporation, a leading semiconductor company, where Mr. Davis held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2019-2022).
• Qualcomm, Inc., a wireless technology innovator, where Mr. Davis held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2013-2019).
• Applied Materials, Inc., a materials engineering solutions provider, where Mr. Davis held the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (2006-2013), Group Vice President, Corporate Business Development (2005-2006), and Corporate Vice President and Treasurer (2000-2005).

Ms. Jaspon serves as Chief Financial Officer of Inspire Brands, Inc., a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 restaurants worldwide. Ms. Jaspon oversees all accounting and reporting, tax, financial planning and analysis, treasury, and internal audit functions for Inspire and its brands. She is also responsible for managing Inspire’s relationships with lending institutions, investors, and the financial community.

Prior to joining Inspire in December 2020, Ms. Jaspon served as the Chief Financial Officer of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc., the former parent company of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, where she led all finance-related functions, as well as investor relations since 2017. In this role, she oversaw global financial planning and analysis, accounting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, enterprise risk management, payments, insurance, and demand planning functions. During her 15-year tenure with Dunkin’ Brands, Ms. Jaspon led several transactions, including the company’s initial public offering and follow-on equity offerings, securitizations and numerous debt transactions, the divestiture of a brand, and the sale of Dunkin’ Brands to Inspire. Previously, Ms. Jaspon spent eight years at KPMG LLP as an auditor. She is a certified public accountant. Ms. Jaspon previously served as a member and chair of the audit committee of the board of directors of MOD Pizza LLC and also serves on various non-profit boards.

Business and Other Experience

• Inspire Brands, Inc. (2020-Present), a multi-brand restaurant company, where she serves as Chief Financial Officer.
• Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (2005-2020), a quick service restaurant franchisor (Dunkin’ Brands), where Ms. Jaspon has held various roles, including Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (2017-present), Vice President, Finance and Treasury (2014-2017), Vice President, Controller and Corporate Treasurer (2010-2014), and Director, Assistant Controller (2005-2010). In December 2020, Inspire Brands acquired Dunkin’ Brands.
• KPMG LLP (1997-2005), a global audit, tax and advisory services firm, where Ms. Jaspon held various roles, including Senior Manager.

Mr. Klein served as Chief Executive Officer, Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. He led the spin-off of the Fortune Brands Home & Security division into its own public company in October 2011. From the initial public offering until his 2020 retirement, the newly public company’s revenues doubled and profits increased by 15 times. Prior to joining Fortune Brands, Mr. Klein served in a series of roles in the financial services sector and as a management consultant at McKinsey & Co. advising clients in this sector. He acquired significant experience in corporate strategy, distribution, branding, M&A, and restructuring and developing businesses.

Mr. Klein has extensive experience in corporate governance matters and serves as a director of other publicly traded companies with additional responsibilities, including chairing at separate companies a nominating / ESG committee and a compensation committee. He also previously served as an executive chairman of the Fortune Brands Home & Security board. Mr. Klein also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Ravinia Music Festival and as an Advisory Board Member to the University of Iowa Tippie School of Business.

Business and Other Experience

• Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (spun out of Fortune Brands in 2011) (2003-2020), a manufacturer of home and securities products, where Mr. Klein joined in 2003 as SVP Strategy / Corporate Development / HR, was named President and CEO Fortune Brands Home Division in 2009, and became CEO of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. upon its public listing in October 2011. Upon his retirement as CEO in January 2020, he became Executive Chairman of the Board through December 2020.
• Bank One (2001-2003), a bank now merged with JPMorgan Chase & Co., where as Executive Vice President Mr. Klein restructured businesses and developed the bank’s payments strategy

Other Current Public Company Boards

• Thor Industries (Chair, nominating / ESG committee, audit committee)
• Vontier Corporation (Chair, compensation committee; nominating and governance committee)

Mr. Levenick served as a Group President of Caterpillar Inc., leading several divisions for 10 years as part of a 37-year career at the company, in various leadership roles, including as the senior executive of Caterpillar’s former joint venture with Mitsubishi in Japan. He has extensive international operations experience as a result of positions outside of the United States in Japan, Singapore, Russia and other countries for more than 20 years. During his career at Caterpillar, Mr. Levenick held leadership roles with operational responsibility for supply chain and logistics, engineering and design, manufacturing, global parts and product support, and global dealer and marketing functions. In addition, he led Caterpillar’s global human resources and global purchasing functions.

Mr. Levenick also has experience sitting on and chairing the audit and finance committees of other public companies and brings a broad range of experience to the Board based on his service as the lead director of Entergy Corporation. Mr. Levenick is a former chairman and director of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and is a director of the University of Illinois Foundation. Previously he served as a director of the U.S.-Japan Business Council, the U.S.-China Business Council, the U.S.-Russia Business Council, and as executive director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Business and Other Experience

• Caterpillar Inc., a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, where Mr. Levenick held various leadership roles, including Group President, Customer & Dealer Support (2004-2015).
• Executive Office Member (2004-2015); Group President of Caterpillar Inc. (2004- 2014); Vice President, Caterpillar Inc. and Chairman of Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi Ltd. (2000-2004); and Vice President, Asia Pacific Division (2001-2004). Prior to 2000, he held various senior positions with Caterpillar in North America, Asia, and Europe.

Other Current Public Company Boards

• Finning International Inc. (Chair, audit committee, governance and risk committee)
• Entergy Corporation (Lead Independent Director) (Chair, corporate governance committee; executive and nuclear committee)

Mr. Macpherson has served Grainger in many capacities over his more than 15 years with Grainger, including developing Company strategy, overseeing the launch of Grainger’s U.S. endless assortment business, Zoro Tools, Inc., building the Company’s supply chain capabilities globally and realigning the U.S. business to create greater value for customers of all sizes. Mr. Macpherson also has extensive experience in strategic planning, development and execution. Mr. Macpherson joined Grainger in 2008 after working closely with Grainger for six years as a partner and managing director at The Boston Consulting Group, a global management consulting firm, where he was a member of the Industrial Goods Leadership Team.

Business and Other Experience

• Chairman of the Board of the Company, a position assumed in October 2017, and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, a position assumed in October 2016, at which time Mr. Macpherson was also appointed to the Board of Directors.
• Previously, Mr. Macpherson held numerous senior management roles at the Company, including Chief Operating Officer (2015-2016); Senior Vice President and Group President, Global Supply Chain and International (2013-2015); Senior Vice President and President, Global Supply Chain and Corporate Strategy (2012-2013); and Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain (2008-2012).
• The Boston Consulting Group, Partner, and Managing Director (2002-2008).

Ms. Miller serves as Director since February 2019 and as President and Chief Executive Officer since May 2019 of Stericycle, Inc. after serving as President and Chief Operating Officer since October 2018. Ms. Miller previously served as President, Global Freight Forwarding for United Parcel Service (“UPS”), a multinational package delivery and supply chain management company, from April 2016 to September 2018 and as President of UPS’s European region from March 2013 to March 2016.

Ms. Miller has significant transportation and logistics expertise, and she also has deep knowledge and experience in the healthcare industry, business transformation and change management, operations management, strategy, safety and international business. 

Business and Other Experience

• Stericycle, Inc. (2018-Present), a business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions, including regulated waste management, secure information destruction, and compliance, training where, prior to assuming her current position in May 2019, Ms. Miller joined in 2018 as President and Chief Operating Officer.
• United Parcel Service, Inc. (1988-2018), a package delivery company and a leading provider of global supply chain management solutions, where she held various roles of increasing responsibility including as President, Global Freight Forwarding, President, Europe Region, Managing Director, UPS UK, and Managing Director, UPS South Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Other Current Public Company Boards

• Stericycle, Inc.

Mr. Novich served as the Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Ryerson Inc., a global public company where he was deeply engaged in its distribution operations on a domestic and international basis, and also on leadership development and human resources functions. He also spent 13 years with a major management consulting firm, where he was a partner and led the firm’s Distribution and Logistics Practice. As a result, Mr. Novich has in-depth operational experience in supply chain, distribution and logistics and experience in developing strategy across a variety of industries.

Mr. Novich also has extensive experience in corporate governance matters and serves as a director of other publicly traded companies with additional responsibilities, including two audit committee chairmanships, four compensation committee chairmanships, and service on various board committees. Mr. Novich is an audit committee financial expert for purposes of the SEC’s rules.

Mr. Novich is a trustee of the Field Museum of Natural History.

Business and Other Experience

• Ryerson, Inc. (1994-2007), a global metal distributor and fabricator, where Mr. Novich joined in 1994 as Chief Operating Officer, was named President and CEO in 1996, and was additionally appointed Chairman in 1999. He remained Chairman and CEO until 2007, when the company was sold.
• Bain & Company (1981-1994), an international management consulting firm, where Mr. Novich spent several years as a partner and led the firm’s Distribution and Logistics Practice.

Other Current Public Company Boards

• Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (nominating and governance; audit committee; former Chair, audit committee; former Chair, compensation committee)
• Hillenbrand, Inc. (Chair, audit committee; mergers and acquisitions committee; nominating and corporate governance committee)

Ms. Perez is an Executive Vice President of The Coca-Cola Company, where she leads an integrated team across public affairs and communications, sustainability and marketing assets to support the company’s growth model and strategic initiatives. In this role, Ms. Perez aligns a diverse portfolio of work against critical business objectives to support brands, communities, consumers and partners worldwide. During her tenure of more than two decades at that company, she has held several leadership roles while garnering significant experience in marketing and sustainability programs.

Ms. Perez also has experience in corporate governance matters and serves as a director of another publicly traded company, with additional responsibilities, including a compensation committee assignment. Ms. Perez is a strong advocate for community service, serving on various non-profit boards, including The Coca-Cola Foundation.

Business and Other Experience

• The Coca-Cola Company (1996-present), a global beverage company, where prior to assuming her current position in March 2017, Ms. Perez held several leadership positions including as the company’s first Chief Sustainability Officer (2011-2017). Prior to that she held various roles of increasing responsibility at The Coca-Cola Company in the North America Operating Division, including Chief Marketing Officer, Senior Vice President Integrated Marketing, and multiple field operating roles.

Other Current Public Company Boards

• Primerica, Inc. (corporate governance committee)

Mr. Santi is the Non-Executive Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (“ITW”). In the course of his more than 40 years with ITW, he served in various management roles for ITW including positions requiring substantial strategic, operational and financial responsibility. During his tenure he gained extensive international responsibility including operating responsibility for a business with annual international revenues of several billion dollars. Mr. Santi has significant experience with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and integrating acquired companies, strategic marketing responsibilities, innovation driven growth, and talent management including compensation policy, leadership development and succession planning.

Mr. Santi currently serves as a trustee or director of various civic and nonprofit organizations including the Rush System for Health, Northwestern University, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, the Ravinia Festival Association, the Museum of Science and Industry, and Big Shoulders Fund.

Business and Other Experience

• ITW (1983-present), a global multi-industry manufacturing leader of engineered components and systems, where Mr. Santi serves as Non-Executive Chairman. He served as ITW’s Chief Executive Officer (2012- 2024), and held various senior management roles, including President (2012-2015), Vice Chairman (2008-2012), and Executive Vice President (2004-2008).

Other Current Public Company Boards

• Illinois Tool Works Inc. (Chairman of the Board)

Ms. Slavik Williams is a private investor who has been a long-term significant shareholder of the Company as well as an entrepreneur and environmentalist. She has expansive knowledge in investments, financing, and real estate, including as a result of her 30-plus years of service on the board of directors of Mark IV Capital, Inc., where she presently chairs the compensation committee. She also has a deep understanding of environmental and social matters, working for 27 years as President and member of the board of directors of a foundation focused on wildlife preservation in the United States, Africa, South America, and Asia. Since 2017, Ms. Slavik Williams has served as a member of the board of directors of iSelect Fund, a venture capital investment firm. For 12 years, Ms. Slavik Williams was a director of the Saint Louis Zoo and currently serves on the conservation committee of its strategic planning group. As a longstanding significant shareholder of the Company, she possesses extensive knowledge of the Company’s business, organization, and culture.

Business and Other Experience

• Four Palms Ventures, a venture capital firm founded by Ms. Slavik Williams focused on investing in early stage agtech and other technology companies, where Ms. Slavik Williams serves as President and Manager (2019-present).
• iSelect Fund, a venture capital investment firm, where Ms. Slavik Williams serves on the board (2017-present).
• The Donald Slavik Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting programs that preserve wildlife and the environment, where Ms. Slavik Williams presently serves as President and a member of its Board of Directors (1995-present).
• Mark IV Capital, Inc., a private commercial real estate development and investment company, where Ms. Slavik Williams serves on its Board of Directors and presently chairs its compensation committee (1989-present).
• Ernst & Young Consulting (now Capgemini), a global consulting and technology services company, where Ms. Slavik Williams was a Manager (1994-1998).

Mr. Watson is Venture Partner at Archer Venture Capital. Previously he served as President, MSG Sphere at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. where he led the strategy and execution of all business aspects of MSG’s Sphere’s planned state-of-the-art venues that will combine cutting-edge technology with multi-sensory storytelling to deliver fully immersive experiences. Additionally, he served as Senior Vice President, Go To Market, and Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager, at Cruise LLC where he led Cruise’s go to market strategy with respect to the company’s autonomous vehicle fleet. Before Cruise, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Intuit, where he led the company’s global sales and go to market efforts bringing Intuit’s financial management solutions to market across a variety of channels while focusing on global brand expansion, market share growth and strengthening brand equity. As Vice President, Global Brand Solutions at Google, he led the company’s brand advertising business, working with some of the world’s leading companies to build stronger and more trusted brands. Before that, he served as a digital marketing executive at Procter & Gamble.

Business and Other Experience

• Venture Partner, Archer Venture Capital (2023-present), an investment firm and start-up advisory platform for entrepreneurs.
• Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (2022-2023), a leader in live company, where Mr. Watson served as President, MSG Sphere.
• Cruise LLC (2018-2021), an autonomous vehicle and technology company owned by General Motors Company, a global automotive company, where Mr. Watson served as Senior Vice President, Go to Market (2020-2021) and Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager (2018-2020).
• Intuit, Inc. (2016-2018), a global provider of business and financial management solutions, where Mr. Watson served as an Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Sales Officer.
• Google, Inc. (2011-2016), a global technology company, where Mr. Watson served as Vice President, Global Brand Solutions.

Mr. White brings over 30 years of experience in eCommerce, sales, marketing, operations, and general management across multiple industries. Now in his 21st year at Comcast Corporation, Mr. White has served in various senior management roles with significant operating and financial responsibility over a number of states, thousands of employees, millions of customers, and billions of dollars in revenue. Before his current role as President, Special Counsel to the CEO, Comcast Cable, Mr. White most recently served for 11 years as President, Comcast West. In that capacity, he was responsible for all Comcast cable operations in 13 states, leading nearly 28,000 employees, serving more than nine million customers, and driving annual revenue of nearly $17 billion. Prior to that, Mr. White was responsible for Comcast’s operations in California. Before joining the cable industry, Mr. White held various positions at Colgate-Palmolive, including Marketing Director of Colgate-Palmolive’s Toothbrush Products Division.

Mr. White also has experience in corporate governance matters and serves as a director of one other public company, where he serves on various committees. Mr. White also serves on the board of directors of the Comcast Foundation and is a member of the Executive Leadership Council. He serves on the board for New Leaders and is a published author and public speaker.

Business and Other Experience

• Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company, where prior to assuming his current position in December 2020, Mr. White held various roles, including President, Comcast West Division (2009-2020), Regional Senior Vice President, Comcast California (2007-2009), and Regional Senior Vice President, Comcast Mid-South Region (2002-2007).
• AT&T Broadband, LLC, a leading provider of global telecommunications, media and technology services that merged with Comcast in 2002, where Mr. White was Senior Vice President (2000-2002).

Other Current Public Company Boards

• Hormel Food Corporation (compensation committee; governance committee)