Steven Rice
Description Mr. Rice is a member of the Audit and Executive Committees and currently serves as our Presiding Director. Mr. Rice is an attorney and is a senior advisor to private equity funds and national and regional banking institutions. He is a former Managing Director-New York of Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust (2006-2007) and a senior advisor to banking institutions (2004-2006). Mr. Rice serves as a director of the National Association of Corporate Directors-New York Chapter and is a member of the New York Bar. Previously, Mr. Rice was the former President, Chief Executive Officer and director of the Stamford (CT) Federal Savings Bank; a former President and director of the Seamen?s Bank for Savings in New York City and a former director of the Royal Insurance Group, Inc. in the United States. Also, he previously served in New York State government, first as Assistant Counsel to Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller and later as Deputy Superintendent and Special Counsel of the New York State Banking Department. The Governance Committee and your Board believe that Mr. Rice?s banking, finance and legal experience provides him a unique and valuable perspective on the operations of the Company. Additionally, Mr. Rice?s extensive service on your Board has allowed him the opportunity to gain institutional knowledge about the Company and its operations. The Governance Committee and your Board believe that Mr. Rice?s financial, legal and Board experience qualifies him to serve as a member of your Board and the committees on which he serves. To view the detailed information, you need to SUBSCRIBE with us. |
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