DONALD C. BURKE

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AVISTA CORP

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2017-03-31 Mr. Burke, age 56, currently serves as an independent director for the Virtus mutual fund complex... Mr. Burke is the designated Audit Committee Financial Expert of the Board. Board committees: Audit Committee, Governance Committee. Director compensation: Donald C. Burke total compensation $171,667.
2018-03-29 Mr. Burke, age 57, currently serves as an independent director for the Virtus mutual fund complex... Director since 2011... Audit Committee Chair and Financial Expert... Governance Committee member... Total Compensation $189,917.
2019-03-29 Mr. Burke is the designated Audit Committee Financial Expert of the Board. Director Compensation Table—2018 shows Donald C. Burke with total compensation of $195,000. He chairs the Audit Committee and serves on the Governance Committee.
2020-03-31 DONALD C. BURKE Director since 2011 Audit Committee 6 Chair Governance Committee Mr. Burke, age 59, currently serves as an independent director for the Virtus mutual fund complex and the Duff & Phelps closed-end funds complex. Prior to these roles, Mr. Burke served as an independent trustee for the Goldman Sachs mutual fund complex. In addition, from 2006 to 2010, Mr. Burke served as a trustee for numerous global funds that were advised by BlackRock, Inc. From 2006 to 2009, he was a managing director of BlackRock and served as the president and CEO of the BlackRock U.S. mutual funds. In this role, Mr. Maw was responsible for all of the accounting, tax and regulatory reporting requirements for over 300 open and closed-end mutual funds. Mr. Burke joined BlackRock in connection with the merger with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers ( 3MLIM 4), taking a lead role in the integration of the two firms 2 operating infrastructures. While at MLIM, Mr. Burke was the Head of Global Operations and Client Services and also served as the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer ( 3CFO 4) of the MLIM mutual funds. He started his career with Deloitte & Touche LLP (formerly Deloitte Haskins & Sells). Mr. Burke is a certified public accountant and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Economics from the University of Delaware and a Master of Business Administration in Taxation from Pace University. Mr. Burke has held a number of leadership roles throughout his career including leading a global operations organization with employees located across four continents. He brings significant financial experience to the board from his years in public accounting and his role as the treasurer and CFO of numerous mutual funds. Mr. Burke is the designated Audit Committee Financial Expert of the Board. He has extensive board experience, having served on the audit, compliance, governance & nominating, and contract review committees of various boards. He has also served on a number of nonprofit boards.
2021-03-31 DONALD C. BURKE Director since 2011 Audit Committee 6 Chair Governance Committee Mr. Burke, age 60, currently serves as an independent director for the Virtus mutual fund complex and the Duff & Phelps closed-end funds complex. Prior to these roles, Mr. Burke served as an independent trustee for the Goldman Sachs mutual fund complex. In addition, from 2006 to 2010, Mr. Burke served as a trustee for numerous global funds that were advised by BlackRock, Inc. From 2006 to 2009, he was a managing director of BlackRock and served as the president and CEO of the BlackRock U.S. mutual funds. In this role, Mr. Burke was responsible for the accounting, tax and regulatory reporting requirements for over 300 open and closed-end mutual funds. Mr. Burke joined BlackRock in connection with the merger with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers ( 3MLIM 4), taking a lead role in the integration of the two firms 2 operating infrastructures. While at MLIM, Mr. Burke was the Head of Global Operations and Client Services and also served as the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer ( 3CFO 4) of the MLIM mutual funds. He started his career with Deloitte & Touche LLP (formerly Deloitte Haskins & Sells). Mr. Burke is a certified public accountant and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Economics from the University of Delaware and a Master of Business Administration in Taxation from Pace University. Mr. Burke has held a number of leadership roles throughout his career including leading a global operations organization with employees located across four continents. He brings significant financial experience to the board from his years in public accounting and his role as the treasurer and CFO of numerous mutual funds. Mr. Burke is the designated Audit Committee Financial Expert of the Board. He has extensive board experience, having served on the audit, compliance, governance & nominating, and contract review committees of various boards. He has also served on a number of nonprofit boards. Director Compensation Table 6 2020 Donald C. Burke $ 120,534 $ 89,966 $ 210,500
2022-03-31 DONALD C. BURKE Director since 2011 Audit Committee 6 Chair Governance Committee Mr. Burke, age 61, currently serves as an independent director for the Virtus mutual fund complex and the Duff 6 Phelps closed-end fund complex.
2023-03-28 Donald C. Burke INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR NOMINEE Age: 62 Tenure: 11 Years Committees: Audit (Chair), Governance, Board Vice Chair(effective May 11, 2023) Director Compensation Table — 2022 Donald C. Burke Total Compensation $238,000
2024-03-20 Donald C. Burke INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR NOMINEE Age: 63 Tenure: 12 Years Committees: Vice Chair of the Board, Audit (Chair), Executive, Governance ... Director Compensation Table — 2023 ... Donald C. Burke ... Total Compensation ($) 261,667
2025-03-26 Mr. Burke brings significant financial and accounting experience to the Board from his years in public accounting and his role as the treasurer and CFO of numerous mutual funds.

DNP SELECT INCOME FUND INC

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2015-05-07 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and CEO of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy.
2016-02-04 Retired since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006
2017-01-31 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy.
2018-01-30 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy.
2019-01-22 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy.
2020-01-24 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy.
2021-01-22 Private investor since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006
2022-01-19 Private investor since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006
2023-01-13 Private investor since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006.
2024-01-24 Private investor since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006
2025-01-24 Private investor since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006

DTF TAX-FREE INCOME 2028 TERM FUND INC

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2015-05-07 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and CEO of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy.
2016-02-04 Retired since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. 2006-2009
2017-01-31 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy.
2018-01-30 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy.
2019-01-22 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy.
2020-01-24 Mr. Burke was selected to serve on the Board because of his extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and chief executive officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex, and because of his knowledge of the utility industry derived from his service on the board of a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy.
2021-01-12 Private investor since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006
2022-01-19 Private investor since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006
2023-01-13 Private investor since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006.
2024-01-24 Private investor since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006
2025-01-24 Private investor since 2009; President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds 2007-2009; Managing Director, BlackRock Inc. 2006-2009; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers 1990-2006

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc.

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2020-04-07 Retired. Extensive experience with mutual funds and utility industry; director/trustee of several funds.
2021-04-09 Mr. Burke, currently retired, has extensive experience with mutual funds, including as president and Chief Executive Officer of a major fund complex, and subsequently as an independent trustee of another major fund complex.
2022-04-12 Private investor (since 2009). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds (2007 to 2009); Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2006 to 2009); and Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (1990 to 2006).
2023-04-11 Private investor (since 2009). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds (2007 to 2009); Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2006 to 2009); and Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (1990 to 2006). He also served as a trustee for numerous global funds that were advised by BlackRock, Inc. Mr. Burke currently serves as a director and Audit Committee Chairman of Avista Corp., a public company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. Mr. Burke started his career at Deloitte & Touche and is a certified public accountant.
2024-04-09 Private investor (since 2009). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock U.S. Funds (2007 to 2009); Managing Director, BlackRock, Inc. (2006 to 2009); and Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (1990 to 2006).
2025-04-08 Mr. Burke started his career at Deloitte & Touche and is a certified public accountant.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-08-30