Ms. Stich, 68, has served as an advisory director of the Company since 2023 and a director of the Bank since 2024. She is a business lawyer who began her career in the 1980s. She has served as an executive, C-suite advisor, and deputy general counsel for public and private companies across all business functions in multiple legal practice areas including commercial disputes, HR and employment law, executive agreements, risk management, insurance and compliance, intellectual property, data protection and privacy. She is former vice-president and deputy general counsel at Rackspace Technology (RXT), a multi-cloud technology solutions company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, where she led a global team. Ms. Stich is a former shareholder and partner at the commercial law firm Cox & Smith Incorporated (now Dykema) and former chief litigation and employment counsel at iHeart Media. She is currently in private practice and is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and before the U.S Supreme Court. Ms. Stich obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary s University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from St. Mary s University School of Law. She graduated with academic honors. Ms. Stich is a recognized community leader and contributor. She received the Ethical Life Award from the Association of Corporate Counsel and the President s Award from the San Antonio Bar Association. She is a recipient of the Belva Lockwood Outstanding Lawyer Award from the Bexar County Women s Bar Association. Ms. Stich was awarded a Women s Leadership Award and Outstanding Lawyer Award from the San Antonio Business Journal. She is on the board of directors of Goodwill Industries of San Antonio where she chairs the Mission Committee and served on the selection committee for the CEO. She provides pro bono legal services as a volunteer for the San Antonio Legal Services Association where she has also served as an officer and director of the board. She is on the Board of Trustees of St. Mary s University and is a former member of the Board of Visitors for St. Mary s University School of Law where she previously served as an Associate Dean. In 2024, Ms. Stich completed the Bank Director Director s Certification program. She is a former board member and past president of the Association of Corporate Counsel South Texas. She is a founding member and former president of the Bexar County Women s Bar Association. She is a former treasurer of the San Antonio Bar Association. Ms. Stich s significant business and legal experience and community involvement qualify her to serve on our board of directors.