Linda L. Addison
Linda Addison is an experienced independent director and chief executive, currently building out her board portfolio with private and PE-backed companies. She is Lead Independent Director of Globe Life Inc.
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Marguerite Woung-Chapman
Marguerite Woung-Chapman is an independent corporate director and experienced C-Suite leader. Since May 2020, Ms. Woung-Chapman has served as a director of the General Partner of Summit Midstream Partners, LP
Allison Leopold Tilley
Allison Leopold Tilley joined the Board of Directors of Danimer Scientific (NYSE: DNMR) in August 2022. Ms. Leopold Tilley is on the Managing Board of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, has