Mr. Ash has served as Chief Executive Officer of Sammons Enterprises, Inc., a diverse global holding company, since January 2023. Mr. Ash joined Sammons Enterprises in June 2006 as its Chief Financial Officer, and in June 2015 was appointed to the Executive Committee of Sammons Enterprises board of directors, on which he continues to serve. From June 2015 to February 2024, Mr. Ash served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sammons Industrial, which is the parent company of Sammons Enterprises industrial investments and operating companies. Mr. Ash began his career in public accounting, and prior to joining Sammons Enterprises, he served in financial leadership roles in the private equity, consumer products manufacturing, professional services, and real estate sectors. We believe Mr. Ash is well qualified to serve as a director due to his executive and board leadership experience and his deep financial and operational expertise. Mr. Ash's experience and expertise leading complex, global organizations, as well as his corporate development experience and investment acumen, provides the Board with unique insight into the Company's growth opportunities and positions him well to support the Company's growth strategy and manufacturing optimization focus. Age: 61 Director Since: June 2024 INDEPENDENT CSW Board Committee(s): Audit Compensation & Talent Development