DIANE K. DUREN - Corporate Board Profile

WERNER ENTERPRISES INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2017-04-06	DIANE K. DUREN, 57, is a nominee for election to the Board in 2017. In February 2017, Ms. Duren retired from Union Pacific Corporation, having served as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary for four years, after serving as Vice President and General Manager–Chemicals in Marketing & Sales. Since joining Union Pacific in 1985, she held a variety of positions in the Finance and Marketing & Sales departments, including Vice President and General Manager–Agricultural Products. In 2012, Ms. Duren was one of the honorees of the Women's Center for Advancement Tribute to Women. She was recognized by Profiles in Diversity Journal as one of the “Women Worth Watching in 2011,” and that same year, she was awarded the Creighton University College of Business Alumni Merit Award. In 2008, Ms. Duren was recognized by Pink magazine, a magazine for professional women, as one of the top 15 women in business. Prior to her employment at Union Pacific, she was a certified public accountant with Deloitte, Haskins & Sells in Omaha. Ms. Duren holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Creighton University. She has been active on multiple community and industry boards including Girl Scouts – Spirit of Nebraska and American Red Cross, of which she served as chair of the Heartland Chapter in 2010 and 2011. In 2014, Ms. Duren was appointed by Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert to the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority Board of Directors and is the current Chairwoman of the Board. She also serves on the Board of Children’s Hospital and Medical Center as Vice Chair.
2018-04-05	DIANE K. DUREN, 58, was elected as a director of the Company in 2017. In February 2017, Ms. Duren retired from Union Pacific Corporation, having served as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary for four years, after serving as Vice President and General Manager–Chemicals in Marketing & Sales. Since joining Union Pacific in 1985, she held a variety of positions in the Finance and Marketing & Sales departments, including Vice President and General Manager–Agricultural Products.
2019-04-05	DIANE K. DUREN, 59, was elected as a director of the Company in 2017. In February 2017, Ms. Duren retired from Union Pacific Corporation, having served as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary for four years, after serving as Vice President and General Manager–Chemicals in Marketing & Sales. Since joining Union Pacific in 1985, she held a variety of positions in the Finance and Marketing & Sales departments, including Vice President and General Manager–Agricultural Products. In 2012, Ms. Duren was one of the honorees of the Women’s Center for Advancement Tribute to Women. She was recognized by Profiles in Diversity Journal as one of the “Women Worth Watching in 2011,” and that same year, she was awarded the Creighton University College of Business Alumni Merit Award. In 2008, Ms. Duren was recognized by Pink magazine, a magazine for professional women, as one of the top 15 women in business. Ms. Duren serves as Chair of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
2020-04-03	DIANE K. DUREN, 60, was elected as a director of the Company in 2017. In February 2017, Ms. Duren retired from Union Pacific Corporation, having served as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary for four years, after serving as Vice President and General Manager–Chemicals in Marketing & Sales. Since joining Union Pacific in 1985, she held a variety of positions in the Finance and Marketing & Sales departments, including Vice President and General Manager–Agricultural Products. In 2012, Ms. Duren was one of the honorees of the Women’s Center for Advancement Tribute to Women, and she was awarded the Creighton University College of Business Alumni Merit Award in 2011. Prior to her employment at Union Pacific, she was a certified public accountant with Deloitte, Haskins & Sells in Omaha. Ms. Duren is a member of the board of directors of U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. and serves on its audit and compensation committees. She has been active on multiple community and industry boards including American Red Cross, of which she served as chair of the Heartland Chapter in 2010 and 2011. In 2014, Ms. Duren was appointed by Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert to the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority Board of Directors and in 2019 was reappointed by the Omaha City Council and is the current Chairwoman of the Board. She also serves on the Board of Children’s Hospital and Medical Center as Chair. In 2018, Ms. Duren joined Peter Kiewit Foundation as a Community Advisor, and she became a trustee of the foundation in September 2019. Ms. Duren’s vast experience in the transportation industry, multiple leadership roles, and accounting and financial experience add great value and insight to the Board. Ms. Duren served as Chair of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee during 2019 and was appointed Chair of our Compensation Committee effective April 2020.
2021-04-02	DIANE K. DUREN, 61, was elected as a director of the Company in 2017. She retired from Union Pacific Corporation, having served as Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary. ... Ms. Duren is a member of the board of directors of U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. and serves on its audit and compensation committees. ... The composition of each Board committee is as follows: Diane K. Duren serves on Audit, Compensation (Chair) and Governance Committees. ... The Director Compensation for 2020 table shows Diane K. Duren's total compensation as $132,500.
2022-04-01	DIANE K. DUREN, 62, was elected as a Company director in 2017. ... Ms. Duren served as Chair of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee during 2019 and was appointed Chair of our Compensation Committee effective April 2020. ... The composition of each Board committee is as follows: ... Diane K. Duren Audit Committee, Chair; Compensation Committee, Chair; Governance Committee; ESG Committee ... DIRECTOR COMPENSATION FOR 2021 ... Diane K. Duren 60,000 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash, 80,000 Stock Awards, Total 140,000.
2023-04-03	Ms. Duren was appointed Chair of our Compensation Committee effective April 2020. Board Committee Membership and 2022 Meetings Held table shows she is on Audit, Compensation (Chair), ESG, and Governance Committees. Director Compensation for 2022 table shows total compensation of $172,500.
2024-04-03	Ms. Duren was appointed Chair of our Compensation Committee effective April 2020. Board Committee Membership and 2023 Meetings Held table shows Diane K. Duren as Chair of Compensation Committee and member of Audit Committee and Governance Committee. Director Compensation for 2023 table shows total compensation of $185,000.
2025-03-31	Diane K. Duren, 65, was initially elected to the Board by stockholders in May 2017. ... She chairs the board of the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority of Omaha, chairs the board of trustees of Creighton University, and serves on the board of trustees of Peter Kiewit Foundation. ... The Board has four standing committees: the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, the ESG Committee, and the Governance Committee. ... The composition of each Board committee is as follows: Diane K. Duren - Audit Committee, Governance Committee (Chair). ... Director Compensation for 2024 table: Diane K. Duren total compensation $185,000.