Mr. Blixt, 58, served as Krispy Kreme's General Counsel on an interim basis from September 2006 until April 2007; Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Reynolds American Inc., a company formed in 2004 by the merger of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings and the U.S. operations of British American Tobacco PLC, from 2004 to 2006; and Executive Vice President and General Counsel for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company from 1995 to 2004.
Mr. Blixt's experience as General Counsel to Krispy Kreme was at a critical period for the Company, and it provided him with a thorough understanding of Krispy Kreme's business, values, and culture, as well as a deep understanding of the issues and complexities involved in each business unit. Mr. Blixt brings to Krispy Kreme many years of experience as the chief legal officer and a member of the executive management team of Reynolds American and R.J. Reynolds. During that time, he was directly involved with and oversaw significant litigation matters, strategic acquisitions, and the merger of R.J. Reynolds and British American Tobacco. As a result, Mr. Blixt brings executive decision making, analytical, strategic change, and risk-assessment skills to Krispy Kreme, as well as unique insights into the Company's challenges, opportunities and operations. Additionally, Mr. Blixt brings governance and community service skills and experience to the Board of Directors through his experience as a member of the Board of Trustees of Salem Academy and College.
Other Directorships: Director of Targacept, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, since 2000; and director of Swedish Match AB, a global tobacco company based in Stockholm, Sweden, since 2007.
Ms. Crump-Caine, 53, has served as Chief Executive Officer of OutsideIn Consulting, an organizational performance and strategy development consulting firm, since 2004; Executive Vice President of Worldwide Operations of McDonald's Corporation from 2001 to 2004; and Executive Vice President of U.S. Restaurant Operations and Systems of McDonald's from 1999 to 2001.
Ms. Crump-Caine brings to Krispy Kreme extensive experience in the quick-service restaurant industry through her long employment and executive tenure at McDonald's. As Executive Vice President of Worldwide Operations of McDonald's, Ms. Crump-Caine directed global operations departments responsible for standards and consistency of operations for restaurants around the world. Her tenure at McDonald's also included experience with, and responsibility for, global supply chain, restaurant training, real estate development and innovation, worldwide. This experience provides the Krispy Kreme Board with valuable perspective regarding other quick-service restaurant operations, internationally and domestically, and the relevant risks, challenges and opportunities facing Krispy Kreme and the industry as a whole.
Other Directorships: Director and Chairperson of Advocate Healthcare System, the largest healthcare provider in the State of Illinois with over 200 sites of care, since 2003; Director of G&K Services, a market leader in branded-identity apparel programs and facility services, since 2008.
Mr. Lynn, 62, has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Back Yard Burgers, Inc., since 2005 and 2009, respectively, a quick service restaurant chain privately held by BBAC, LLC, an investment partnership of which Mr. Lynn is Chief Executive Officer and a Director; Chairman of Cummings Incorporated, a fully integrated provider of branding services to national and regional accounts, of which he is majority owner, since 1999; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Shoney's, Inc. from 1995 to 1998; and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sonic Corporation from 1983 to 1995. Mr. Lynn began his franchising experience as Director of the Distribution Division at Kentucky Fried Chicken Corporation from 1973 to 1978.
Mr. Lynn brings strong leadership, franchising, strategic-planning, and business-development skills to the Krispy Kreme Board through his vast experience in the quick-service and casual/family-dining restaurant industries. His executive positions at Sonic, Shoney's, and Back Yard Burgers provide franchising, business-development, and risk-assessment and management skills that are directly applicable to Krispy Kreme's business. For example, Mr. Lynn's experience during the turnaround phase of Sonic is especially valuable to Krispy Kreme as it works through various challenges and issues while revitalizing the Company. Mr. Lynn has been recognized as an authority in franchising and was the 1993 Chairman of the International Franchise Association (IFA), a membership organization of franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers, and was inducted into the IFA's Hall of Fame in 1997. Mr. Lynn's experience as a leader in the international franchising community is valuable to Krispy Kreme's domestic and international franchising and growth strategies. Mr. Lynn is active in, and brings experience from, many community and civic organizations through his service on the Board of Directors of Tennessee Tech University Foundation, The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and The Country Music Hall of Fame.
Other Directorships: Chairman of Cummings Incorporated since 1999 and Chairman of Back Yard Burgers, Inc. since 2005.
Mr. McCoy, 71, retired in 2003 as Vice Chairman of Wachovia Corporation after spending two years co-managing the integration of Wachovia and First Union Corporation subsequent to their 2001 merger. From 1992 to 2001, he served as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Wachovia Corporation; and from 1984 to 1992, he served as President and Chief Financial Officer of South Carolina National Corporation, which was acquired by Wachovia in 1992. Prior to that time, he had a 23-year career at Price Waterhouse, including as a partner from 1974 to 1984. Since retiring in 2003, Mr. McCoy has chaired the Audit Committee of two public companies, including Krispy Kreme.
Mr. McCoy brings to Krispy Kreme extensive leadership, risk-management, and financial experience gained in his 42-year business career, which included roles as an accountant and as the chief financial officer of two public bank holding companies. His experience in the financial services industry and roles involving integration, risk-management, finance, accounting matters, and preparation of financial statements serve as the basis for Mr. McCoy's contributions to Krispy Kreme. Mr. McCoy's financial and accounting expertise is invaluable in his roles on the Board and as Chairman of Krispy Kreme's Audit Committee. Mr. McCoy qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" under SEC guidelines.
Other Directorships: Director of MedCath Corporation, a cardiovascular services company, since 2003; and director of Web.com Group, Inc., a provider of website building tools, internet marketing and lead generation solutions, since 2007.
Mr. Morgan, 62, has served as Chairman of the Board of Krispy Kreme since 2005; President and Chief Executive Officer of Krispy Kreme since 2008; Vice Chairman of the Board of Krispy Kreme from 2004 to 2005; Chairman of Covenant Capital, LLC, an investment management firm from 2001 to 2008; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Wachovia Securities, Inc. from April to December 1999; and employed by Interstate/Johnson Lane, an investment banking and brokerage firm, from 1990 to 1999 in various capacities, including as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and led the transition during the merger of Interstate/Johnson Lane and Wachovia Corporation in 1999.
With almost ten years service on the Board, Mr. Morgan brings deep institutional knowledge and perspective regarding Krispy Kreme's strengths, challenges and opportunities. He also brings extensive public company and financial services industry experience to Krispy Kreme's Board. As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Wachovia Securities and Interstate/Johnson Lane, he was indirectly responsible for major financial functions as well as ultimately responsible for enterprise risk management. These prior leadership and oversight responsibilities are of great value to the Krispy Kreme Board. In addition, his leadership in successfully turning around Interstate/Johnson Lane is especially valuable to Krispy Kreme as it strives to revitalize its business, improve performance, and successfully implement its operational plans. Mr. Morgan's lifelong commitment to youth and education through his involvement with numerous civic and charitable organizations provides him with not only community involvement expertise, but also additional leadership experience. Mr. Morgan's civic activities include his roles as Trustee of YMCA of Greater Charlotte, Director of Youth Commission International, past President of the Vanderbilt University Alumni Association, and past member of the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust.
Other Directorships: Director of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, the nation's second largest Coca-Cola bottler, since 2008.
Mr. Schindler, 65, served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. and Executive Chairman of Reynolds American Inc., a company formed in 2004 by the merger of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings and the U.S. operations of British American Tobacco PLC. In over 30 years with Reynolds, Mr. Schindler held various senior management positions, including Vice President of Personnel, Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and Director of Manufacturing for Nabisco Foods. Mr. Schindler retired from his executive position at Reynolds American Inc. in January 2005.
Through his experience as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, which included the negotiation of the merger of R.J. Reynolds and British American Tobacco, Mr. Schindler brings to the Krispy Kreme Board strong leadership, risk-management, marketing, operations, strategic-change, and personnel-development skills. Mr. Schindler qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" under SEC guidelines.
Other Directorships: Director of Hanesbrands Inc., a global consumer goods company, since 2006; and director of ConAgra Inc., a leading packaged food company, since 2007. Mr. Schindler also served on the Board of Directors of Arvin Meritor, Inc., a global automotive supply company, from 2004 to 2008; Reynolds American Inc. from 2004 to 2005; and Pike Electric Corporation, an energy solutions company, from 2006 to 2007.
Mr. Sutton, 69, has served as an independent consultant on accounting and auditing regulation issues since 1999. He served as Chief Accountant at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission from 1995 to 1998, with responsibility for formulating SEC policy on financial accounting and reporting by public companies. Prior to that position, Mr. Sutton was a senior partner and National Director, Accounting and Auditing Professional Practice, of Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Mr. Sutton's extensive experience in public accounting, financial reporting, and risk-management, and as Chief Accountant at the SEC, makes him uniquely qualified to contribute greatly to the Company's financial reporting and disclosure processes and its compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Mr. Sutton qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" under SEC guidelines.
Other Directorships: Director of Allegheny Energy, Inc., a public utility holding company, since 2004. Mr. Sutton also served on the Board of Directors of American International Group, Inc., an insurance and financial services company, from 2005 to 2009.
Ms. Thomas, 52, serves as the Partner-in-Charge of the Atlanta office of Jones Day, and has been practicing corporate law since 1982. She heads Jones Day's global corporate governance team. Ms. Thomas regularly advises clients with respect to public and private mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, corporate and securities compliance, disclosure and fiduciary issues, and executive compensation.
Ms. Thomas' background as a legal adviser to public companies for over 28 years provides the Krispy Kreme Board with extensive securities regulation, corporate governance, and risk-management experience. Her experience in advising companies in the food industry and managing the Atlanta office of Jones Day, a multi-million dollar operation, gives her valuable insights into Krispy Kreme's challenges, opportunities, and operations. Ms. Thomas has taught corporate governance in lectures and panel presentations for leading business organizations, companies, and universities throughout the world, which experience makes her uniquely qualified to Chair the Board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Ms. Thomas also provides governance and community-service skills and experience gained through her service as Trustee of Furman University, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Research Alliance, and a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. West, 67, serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Noblis, Inc., a nonprofit science, engineering, and technology company; serves as Chairman of TLI Leadership Group, a firm that provides strategic advice on national security and health policy issues; served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a nonprofit research and public policy institution, from 2004 to 2006; served as an attorney with the law firm of Covington & Burling in Washington, D.C., including as of counsel to the firm from 2000 to 2004; served as a partner with the law firm of Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler LLP from 1981 to 1990; served as Senior Vice President for Government Relations of the Northrop Corporation, an aerospace and defense systems company, from 1990 to 1993; served as Secretary of Veterans Affairs and a member of President Clinton's Cabinet from 1998 to 2000; and served as Secretary of the Army from 1993 to 1998. Mr. West has been General Counsel of the Department of Defense, General Counsel of the Department of the Navy and has served with the U.S. Department of Justice.
With a career in government service, business, and the law, Mr. West brings to the Krispy Kreme Board strong leadership, risk-management, oversight, and governance skills. As Secretary of the Army, Mr. West had statutory responsibility for all matters relating to the United States Army: personnel, reserve affairs, installations, environmental issues, weapons systems and equipment acquisition, communications and financial management, including an annual budget of approximately $60 billion and a work force of approximately one million. As Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Mr. West was responsible for the operation of nationwide programs for healthcare, financial assistance, and burial benefits, with an annual budget of $48 billion and approximately 200,000 employees. Mr. West's leadership, financial, and management experiences are beneficial to Krispy Kreme as it continues to expand as a domestic and international organization, with resources, personnel, suppliers, and franchisees spread worldwide. With almost ten years service to the Board, Mr. West brings deep institutional knowledge and perspective regarding Krispy Kreme's strengths, challenges, and opportunities. In addition, Mr. West has extensive community relations experience as a result of his service with George Washington's Mount Vernon, Boy Scouts of America, The Atlantic Council, World Affairs Council, and Greater Washington Board of Trade.
Other Directorships: Director of AbitibiBowater Inc., a paper products company, since 2002; director of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, a global biopharmaceutical company, since 2008; and director of FuelCell Energy, Inc., a manufacturer of high-efficiency power plants, since 2008.
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