HNI Corporation


Abbie J. Smith
Chaired Professor, The University of Chicago,
Booth School of Business
Elected 07-06-00

Abbie J. Smith has been a Director of the Corporation since 2000.

Ms. Smith has been a Chaired Professor of the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, a national leader in higher education and research, since 1999.

Ms. Smith received a BS, an MBA and her doctorate from Cornell University.

Ms. Smith is a director of DFA Investment Dimensions Group Inc., Dimensional Investment Group Inc. and Ryder System, Inc. Ms. Smith is also a trustee of the UBS Funds (Chicago), UBS Relations Trust and UBS SMA Relationship Trust.

 

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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

Audit
Miguel M. Calado - Chairperson
Mary H. Bell
James R. Jenkins

Human Resources and Compensation
Abbie J. Smith - Chairperson
Cheryl A. Francis
Dennis J. Martin
Brian E. Stern

Public Policy and Corporate Governance
Larry B. Porcellato - Chairperson
Gary M. Christensen
Ronald V. Waters, III