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John
L. Adams was appointed non-executive Chairman of the
Board in April 2005, having served as one of our directors
since November 1999. Mr. Adams served as Executive Vice President of Trinity Industries, Inc., one of North America’s largest manufacturers of transportation, construction and industrial products, from January 1999 through June 2005. He served as Vice Chairman of Trinity Industries from July 2005 through March 2007. Before joining Trinity Industries,
Mr. Adams spent 25 years in various positions with Texas
Commerce Bank N.A. and its successor, Chase Bank of
Texas, National Association. From 1997 to 1998, Mr.
Adams was Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
of Chase Bank of Texas. Mr. Adams currently serves on the Board of Directors of Trinity Industries, Inc. and as Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Risk Management Committee of American Express Bank, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Express Company. In addition, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, as a Southwest Region Trustee for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and on the University of Texas Chancellor’s Council and Business School Advisory Board.
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