Texas Industries, Inc. Appoints New Directors Dorothy C. Weaver and John D. Baker II to Join TXI Board
October 13 2010 - 5:05PM
Texas Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TXI) today appointed Dorothy C. Weaver
and John D. Baker II to fill two vacancies on the TXI Board of
Directors. Their term of office will expire in 2012. Ms.
Weaver presently serves as the Chairman and CEO of Collins Capital
Investments, LLC, and has been in that capacity for the past
fifteen years. Mr. Baker is the Executive Chairman of Patriot
Transportation Holding and former President and CEO of Florida Rock
Industries, Inc.
Ms. Weaver is the former Chairman of the Board of the Federal
Reserve Bank of Miami. A current Director for Austin
Industries, she has served as Chairman of the Governor's Council of
Economic Advisors for the State of Florida. She also serves on a
number of charitable organizations including Miami Partners for
Progress, a group of tri-ethnic business, professional and civic
leaders. "Dorothy's wide-ranging economic, financial and industry
experience will bring a tremendous amount of knowledge to TXI's
Board. TXI will be well-served by her strong leadership skills,"
stated Bob Rogers, Chairman.
Mr. Baker has extensive experience in the building materials
industry, serving 33 years with Florida Rock Industries, Inc. He
serves on the Board of Directors for Wells Fargo & Company
along with several other corporations and non-profit
organizations. He has also been active on several school
boards as both trustee and chairman. "John is a respected
leader in the U.S. building materials industry. The wisdom gained
through his long tenure in our industry, coupled with significant
business insight, will certainly make a positive difference for
TXI," shared Chairman Rogers.
Also today, the shareholders of TXI re-elected Robert D. Rogers,
Mel G. Brekhus and Ronald G. Steinhart as directors for terms that
expire in 2011.
Texas Industries, Inc., a Dallas-based company, is a leading
supplier of building materials, including cement, aggregate and
concrete. With operations in six states, TXI is the largest
producer of cement in Texas and a major producer in
California. TXI is a major supplier of stone, sand, gravel and
expanded shale and clay products, and one of the largest producers
of bagged cement and concrete products in the Southwest. TXI
shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
"TXI."
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CONTACT: Texas Industries, Inc.
David Perkins, Corporate Director, Communications
and Government Affairs
972.647.3911
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