Independent Director Nominee Director since: 2023 Age: 62 Committees: Audit, Compensation Skills and Qualifications : Brings significant leadership and business experience garnered during more than two decades at Deere & Company ( Deere ), including in his role as Senior Advisor, Office of the Chairman During his career, Mr. Howze spearheaded strategic initiatives focused on improving operations, delivering customer value, developing future leaders, making Deere a highly regarded employer, and promoting Deere s brand Broad knowledge of global manufacturing, supply chain and aftermarket operations Extensive experience in succession planning and executive compensation Strong governance experience gained during service as the Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel Broad leadership, litigation and government contracting experience gained during service in the U.S. Army attaining the rank of major Holds a bachelor s degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School, and an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University Business Experience : Former Senior Advisor, Office of the Chairman at Deere Former Group President, Lifecycle Solutions and Chief Administrative Officer at Deere Former Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Deere Former Vice President of Global Human Resources and Employee Communications at Deere Former Global Director Cotton Harvesting Business at Deere Former Manager of Business Development, Ag & Turf division at Deere Former Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Deere Former Special Assistant United State Attorney, US Army Other Board Experience : Director, member of Finance Committee and Chair of Human Resources Committee at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Director, chair of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and member of Compensation and Executive Development Committee at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.