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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forty-seven corporate boards joined the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) during the fourth quarter of 2015. These new member boards span a wide range of industries: agriculture, automotive, banking, communications, construction, consulting, energy and utilities, engineering, entertainment, financial services, healthcare, information technology, insurance, manufacturing, professional services, retail, technology, and more. Thirty-one are public-company boards, eight are private-company boards, and eight are boards of nonprofit organizations.
NACD membership connects directors to a network of more than 17,000 board members from leading public, private, and nonprofit organizations. NACD delivers exclusive access to thought-provoking publications and digital resources that address current and emerging leadership issues; offers best-in-class director development programs; and provides opportunities to earn NACD Fellowship credentials. “We are proud to welcome these organizations as NACD Full Board Members. They join peers from Fortune 50 corporations to small- and mid-cap companies as well as private companies and nonprofit organizations that are committed to advancing exemplary board leadership. There is no better investment in their board’s development,” said Kenneth Daly, CEO of NACD.
The following companies are among those that demonstrated their commitment to their board’s development by becoming Full Board Members of NACD during the fourth quarter of 2015:
| ABBYY PLC | Luna Innovations Inc. |
| Aegon NV | MeetMe Inc. |
| Alerus Financial Corp. | Metaldyne Performance Group Inc. |
| Alico Inc. | National Association of Insurance Commissioners |
| American Bridge Holding Co. | New York Life Insurance Co. |
| Army & Air Force Exchange Service | Owens Corning |
| Baxter Credit Union | Pacific Mercantile Bank |
| CDK Global Inc. | Pilot Chemical Co. |
| Columbia Pipeline Group Inc. | QEP Resources Inc. |
| CSRA Inc. | Raydon Corp. |
| Deckers Outdoor Corp. | Sandia Corp. |
| Delta Dental of Idaho Inc. | Southwestern Energy Co. |
| Delta Dental Of Missouri | SPX Flow Inc. |
| DHI Group Inc. | Superior Industries International Inc. |
| EVERTEC Inc. | Target Corp. |
| Fenix Parts Inc. | Texas Capital Bancshares Inc. |
| Gigamon Inc. | Thomson Reuters Corp. |
| H&R Block Inc. | United Heritage Financial Group Inc. |
| Hispanic IT Executive Council | USAA Savings Bank |
| ICF International Inc. | Vantiv Inc. |
| Independent Bank Corp. / Rockland Trust Co. | Western Alliance Bancorp. |
| Kimball International Inc. | World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. |
| Liberty Lutheran Services |
A list of current NACD Full Board Members is available at NACDonline.org/members.
To learn more about NACD, visit NACDonline.org.
Non-member boards that join NACD before Feb. 29, 2016, will realize a 20 percent savings on a first-time Full Board Membership that covers up to 10 directors or executives. To join, contact Steve Kalan at [email protected] or 202-572-2089, or visit NACDonline.org/Join.
About NACD
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) helps more than 17,000 directors lead with confidence. As the recognized authority on leading boardroom practices, NACD aspires to a world where businesses are sustainable, profitable, and respected, and where stakeholders trust directors to develop strategies that create long-term value and provide effective oversight. World-class boards join NACD to elevate performance, gain foresight, and instill confidence. Fostering collaboration among directors, investors, and governance stakeholders, NACD has been shaping the future of board leadership for more than 35 years. To learn more about NACD, visit www.NACDonline.org. To become an NACD member, please contact Steve Kalan at [email protected] or 202-572-2089. If you are already a member, contact your Concierge at [email protected] to ensure that you are receiving the best value from your membership.
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