Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) announced today that Michelle Collins, former Vice Chair, Senior Audit Partner, and National Automotive Sector Leader for Deloitte & Touche LLP, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. She has been appointed to serve on the Audit Committee and Finance Committee. In addition, W. Howard Morris has announced that he will not stand for re-election at the company’s next Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
“We are pleased to welcome Michelle to our Board of Directors,” said Brian Chambers, Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “With over four decades of deep financial expertise and advising companies across multiple industries, she will bring significant value and insights to our Board and Owens Corning as we remain focused on sustaining our strong financial performance while executing our strategic agenda.”
Ms. Collins joined Deloitte & Touche in 1984, where she served as an audit partner working with Deloitte’s largest global audit clients from 1996 until her recent retirement. She also served as National Automotive Sector Leader and a Senior Partner, consulting with large global clients in the automotive, manufacturing, and consumer industries. Ms. Collins also was a member of the Deloitte & Touche US Board of Directors for six years where she served as Vice Chair, Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee, and Chair of the Governance Committee.
Ms. Collins holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Western Michigan University.
Mr. Morris’ announcement follows a long and meaningful tenure as a member of the company’s Board of Directors since 2007.
“We appreciate Howard’s contributions and service throughout his 17 years as a member of our Board of Directors,” said Chambers. “His broad experience and knowledge of finance have been invaluable in shaping the strategic choices we have made to strengthen the company.”
With Ms. Collins’ election, the Board of Directors approved increasing the Board size to 11 directors. The Board also approved reducing the Board size back to 10 directors, effective upon the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.
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