Mr. Bour has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Showplace Wood Products, Harrisburg, SD since 1999. Showplace is a manufacturer of custom cabinetry, serving the North American market and sourcing raw materials worldwide. He is a director of U.S. Bank of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, SD. Mr. Bour has over 30 years of experience as CEO of a manufacturing company located in the Company's home state, along with extensive knowledge of manufacturing and distribution issues. In addition, Mr. Bour directly supervises the CFO of Showplace, and has an understanding of accounting principles, internal controls and audit committee functions; as a result he is considered an "audit committee financial expert."
Mr. Everist was named Chairman of the Board of the Company on April 1, 2009. He is President and Chief Executive Officer of The Everist Company, Sioux Falls, SD. He was President and Chief Executive Officer, L.G. Everist, Inc., Sioux Falls, SD, from 1987 to 2002. These companies mine and produce construction materials including aggregate, concrete and asphalt. He brings a strong understanding of production and logistical operations. He is a director of MDU Resources, Bismarck, ND, a publically traded energy and utility company, where he chairs the Compensation Committee. Mr. Everist brings demonstrated success in business and leadership skills, serving as president and chairman of his companies, headquartered in the Company's home state, for over 22 years.
Mr. Griffin has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Lewis Drugs, Inc., Sioux Falls, SD since 1986. Lewis Drugs is a regional retail department and drug store chain. He is a board member of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. He is also President and Chief Executive Officer of Griffson Realty Company, Fredin Associates and G.E.F. Associates, Sioux Falls, SD. Mr. Griffin brings over 20 years of experience as a CEO of a significant retail business and a real estate company, among other businesses, in the Company's home community. Not only does he bring extensive operations, marketing and distribution experience, but he also has a valuable perspective on local issues involving real estate, work force and other matters.
Mr. Kirby has been the President of Kirby Investment Corporation, Sioux Falls, SD since 1993. He is also Chairman of Twelve-step Living Corporation, a non-profit organization. He was the Executive Vice President and Treasurer of Western Surety Company from 1979 to 1992. In this position he developed an understanding of accounting principles, internal controls and audit committee functions; as a result he is considered an "audit committee financial expert". He was elected a Director of the Company in 1989 and resigned his position in 2001. From 1993-2001 he chaired the Raven Audit Committee. He was asked to rejoin the Board in 2007. Mr. Kirby brings to the Board over 30 years of expertise in corporate finance and investment management, as well as an insurance background and provides a valuable risk management perspective.
Mark LeBaron has been the Chairman/CEO of Lincoln Industries in Lincoln, Nebraska since 2001. He previously held the title of President at Lincoln Platting from 1984 to 2001. Mark is active with Junior Achievement and received a J.A. Founders Award for Highest Volunteer Citation in June of 2009. In his spare time, Mark enjoys flying, car racing, scuba diving, and traveling.
Mrs. Milligan is Dean Emeritus of the College of Business Administration University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She was Dean from 1998 until her retirement in 2009. She has been an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law College and the University of Nebraska College of Law. She was the Director of Banking and Finance for the state of Nebraska from 1987 to 1991, supervising several hundred financial institutions. This experience has given her an understanding of accounting principles, internal controls and audit committee functions; as a result she is considered an "audit committee financial expert". She is a Director of Wells Fargo and Co., San Francisco, CA; and Calvert Funds, Bethesda, MD. She serves on the Audit and Governance Committees at Wells Fargo and chairs the Credit Committee. Mrs. Milligan's educational and governmental background provides valuable business, regulatory and legal insights to the Board.
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Raven Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 5107, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5107
PH: (605) 336-2750
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