Independent Director Age: 63 Director Since: 2025 Currently serves at Auburn University as the Senior Vice President for Business and Administration and the Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Shomaker received her bachelor s degree in accounting from Texas A&M University, a master s degree in Higher Education Administration from Auburn University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Leadership: Ms. Shomaker is a seasoned administrator, having spent over thirty years in higher education, including sixteen years at Texas A&M University. Industry & Finance: Ms. Shomaker has an extensive knowledge of financial reporting, budgets, procurement and payments, cash management, debt management, facilities, real estate, human resources, trademark and licensing, risk management, strategic planning and numerous administrative units on campus. Prior to higher education Ms. Shomaker was the Vice President, Treasurer and Controller for a publicly traded investment company and worked as an auditor for the accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers. Civic Involvement: Highly active in her community, Ms. Shomaker serves as a Board member of the Retirement System of Alabama, the Alabama Public Education Employees Health Insurance Plan, the Treasury Institute of Higher Education (Chair), the Lee County Boys & Girls Club, and the NABUCO Treasury and Investment Advisory Committee. Additionally, Ms. Shomaker serves as the President of the Dudley Foundation.