RPM’s Board of Directors provides guidance as we strive to deliver for our shareholders and grow our business responsibly.
As of May 31, 2025, our Board is composed of 12 Directors, 11 of whom are independent. The Board includes four women and one African American man, representing 42% overall diversity. All Board members have environmental, social and governance experience, including Elizabeth F. Whited, who oversaw sustainability at Union Pacific Corporation; Jenniffer D. Deckard, who introduced a corporate citizenship program at Fairmount Minerals (now Covia); and Craig S. Morford, retired General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Exxon Mobil, who brings experience in regulatory and international compliance.
As of May 31, 2025, our Board is composed of 12 Directors, 11 of whom are independent. The Board includes four women and one African American man, representing 42% overall diversity. Women have been represented on the RPM Board for three decades, and we remain dedicated to diversity and inclusion on the RPM Board and at all levels of the company.
Since adopting the Rooney Rule in fiscal year 2020, a mandate to include diverse candidates in the selection pool for vacant Board seats, we have expanded our Board’s gender diversity. General (retired) Ellen Pawlikowski was appointed to the RPM Board of Directors in FY23. Pawlikowski is a retired four-star general of the United States Air Force and is an independent consultant. She provides expertise to industry and academia on strategic planning, program management, logistics and research and development. Additionally, Julie Beck, former senior vice president and chief financial officer of Terex Corporation, was appointed to the RPM Board of Directors in FY25. Beck brings 30-plus years of financial leadership experience and expertise in global finance, IT strategy and continuous improvement.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information about our Board composition, skills/experience and refreshment, see our most recent proxy statement or visit our Board of Directors page.
Our Governance and Nominating Committee Charter designates oversight for the identification of sustainability risks and opportunities, and the development and implementation of sustainability goals to the Committee.
Building a Better World Oversight Committee
RPM’s Building a Better World Oversight Committee supports our ongoing commitment to responsibly serve and engage our associates, customers and stakeholders on critical sustainability matters. Oversight Committee members report to the Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors. The Oversight Committee includes, among others, Vice President – Corporate Benefits & Risk Management; Vice President – Environmental, Health and Safety; and Vice President – Operations. The Building a Better World Oversight Committee is chaired by the Vice President – Investor Relations & Sustainability.
The Oversight Committee reviews and identifies sustainability and climate-related risks and the processes for developing and managing sustainability-related goals. The Chair of the Building a Better World Oversight Committee reports to the Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board to seek insight with respect to important sustainability and climate-related issues. Dedicated teams of subject matter experts focus on addressing and managing risks, opportunities and strategies as well as developing initiatives and programming in support of our Building a Better World program pillars.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information on our corporate governance policies, guidelines, committee charters and bylaws, see our Governance Documents page.
OUR GOVERNANCE
Sustainability is a driving force in today's world, reshaping how businesses operate and innovate. Tremco CPG Europe has long championed responsible business practices, integrating environmental and social governance into their operations. We're proud to announce that their commitment to sustainability has been recognized with the EcoVadis Silver Medal!
