HNI Corporation


Abbie J. Smith
Chaired Professor, The University of Chicago,
Graduate 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 Graduate 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.

 

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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

Audit
Miguel M. Calado - Chairperson
James R. Jenkins
Joseph E. Scalzo
Ronald V. Waters, III

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

Public Policy and Corporate Governance
Dennis J. Martin - Chairperson
Mary H. Bell
Gary M. Christensen
Larry B. Porcellato