LEE FISHER - Corporate Board Profile

REX AMERICAN RESOURCES Corp

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2003-04-30	LEE FISHER, 51, has been a director since 1996. Mr. Fisher is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Families and Children, a private nonprofit human services organization. The Audit Committee (of which Messrs. Davidoff and Fisher are members) meets with Company personnel and with representatives of the Company's independent public accountants to review the financial statements, internal controls, financial reporting and the audit process. The Compensation Committee (of which Messrs. Davidoff and Fisher are members) establishes the Company's executive compensation policies and administers the Company's stock option plans.
2004-04-29	LEE FISHER, 52, has been a director since 1996... The members of the Audit Committee are Messrs. Davidoff, Fisher and Elcan... The members of the Compensation Committee are Messrs. Davidoff, Fisher and Elcan... The members of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee are Messrs. Davidoff, Fisher and Elcan... Directors who are not officers or employees of the Company may receive a fee of up to $1,000 plus reasonable expenses for each meeting of the Board attended.
2005-04-28	LEE FISHER, 53, has been a director since 1996. Mr. Fisher is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Families and Children, a private nonprofit human services organization. BOARD COMMITTEES The members of the Audit Committee are Messrs. Harris (Chairman), Davidoff, Fisher and Elcan. The members of the Compensation Committee are Messrs. Davidoff (Chairman), Fisher, Elcan and Harris. The members of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee are Messrs. Fisher (Chairman), Davidoff, Elcan and Harris.
2006-04-27	LEE FISHER, 54, has been a director since 1996. Mr. Fisher is a Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor of Ohio and served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Families and Children, a private nonprofit human services organization, from 1999 to March 2006. Mr. Fisher was a partner of the law firm of Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP from 1995 to 1999, served as Ohio Attorney General from 1991 to 1995, State Senator, Ohio General Assembly, from 1983 to 1991, and State Representative, Ohio General Assembly, from 1981 to 1983. Mr. Fisher practiced law with Hahn Loeser & Parks from 1978 to 1991. BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors consists of seven directors. The Board has determined that four of the seven directors, Robert Davidoff, Lee Fisher, Charles A. Elcan and David S. Harris, are independent within the meaning of Section 303A.02 of the New York Stock Exchange ('NYSE') Listed Company Manual. BOARD COMMITTEES The Board of Directors has four standing committees: the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee and the Executive Committee. Audit Committee. The Audit Committee assists Board oversight of the integrity of the financial statements of the Company, the Company's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the independent accountants' qualifications and independence, and the performance of the Company's internal audit function and independent accountants. The Audit Committee is directly responsible for the appointment, retention and oversight of the work of the Company's independent accountants. The Audit Committee acts pursuant to a written charter. The members of the Audit Committee are Messrs. Harris (Chairman), Davidoff, Fisher and Elcan. All members of the Audit Committee are independent within the meaning of applicable NYSE listing standards and rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC'). The Board has determined that Mr. Harris and Mr. Davidoff are each an audit committee financial expert as defined by applicable SEC rules and that all members of the Audit Committee are financially literate within the meaning of NYSE listing standards. The Audit Committee met ten times and took action by unanimous written consent once during fiscal 2005. Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee has direct responsibility to review and approve CEO compensation, makes recommendations to the Board with respect to non-CEO compensation and compensation plans, and administers the Company's stock option plans. The Compensation Committee acts pursuant to a written charter. The members of the Compensation Committee are Messrs. Davidoff (Chairman), Fisher, Elcan and Harris. All members of the Compensation Committee are independent within the meaning of applicable NYSE listing standards. The Compensation Committee met three times and took action by unanimous written consent once during fiscal 2005. Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee identifies individuals qualified to become Board members consistent with criteria approved by the Board, recommends for the Board's selection a slate of director nominees for election to the Board at the annual meeting of shareholders, develops and recommends to the Board the Corporate Governance Guidelines applicable to the Company, and oversees the evaluation of the Board and management. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee acts pursuant to a written charter. The members of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee are Messrs. Fisher (Chairman), Davidoff, Elcan and Harris. All members of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee are independent within the meaning of applicable NYSE listing standards. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee took action by unanimous written consent once during fiscal 2005.
2011-05-03	LEE FISHER, 59, is a nominee for director... Mr. Fisher brings to the Board experience and understanding of government, public affairs and public policy, and political contacts... Director Compensation for Fiscal 2010: Edward M. Kress 0.
2012-05-01	LEE FISHER, 60, has been a director since 2011. Mr. Fisher is President and Chief Executive Officer of CEOs for Cities, a non-profit national organization of urban leaders focused on revitalizing American cities.
2013-04-30	LEE FISHER, 61, has been a director since 2011... The Audit Committee members are Messrs. Harris (Chairman), Davidoff, Alphonso and Fisher... The Compensation Committee members are Messrs. Davidoff (Chairman), Elcan, Harris, Alphonso and Fisher... The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee members are Messrs. Davidoff, Elcan, Harris, Alphonso and Fisher... Director Compensation for Fiscal 2012: Lee Fisher - $45,000.
2014-04-29	LEE FISHER, 62, has been a director since 2011. Mr. Fisher is President and Chief Executive Officer of CEOs for Cities, a non-profit national organization of urban leaders focused on revitalizing American cities. Mr. Fisher is also a Senior Fellow with the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University. Mr. Fisher served as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio from 2007 to 2011, including as Director of the Ohio Department of Development. Mr. Fisher was a director of REX from 1996 to 2006. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Families and Children, a private non-profit human services organization, from 1999 to 2006. Mr. Fisher was a partner in the law firm of Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP from 1995 to 1999, served as Ohio Attorney General from 1991 to 1995, State Senator and State Representative, Ohio General Assembly, from 1981 to 1990, and practiced law with Hahn Loeser & Parks from 1978 to 1990. Mr. Fisher was formerly a director of OfficeMax Incorporated. Mr. Fisher brings to the Board experience and understanding of government, public affairs, economic development, and regulatory and public policy.
2015-04-28	LEE FISHER, 63, has been a director since 2011. Mr. Fisher is President and Chief Executive Officer of CEOs for Cities, a non-profit national organization of urban leaders focused on revitalizing American cities.
2016-05-02	LEE FISHER, 64, has been a director since 2011. ... The members of the Audit Committee are Messrs. Harris (Chairman), Alphonso and Fisher. ... The members of the Compensation Committee are Messrs. Harris, Alphonso and Fisher. ... The members of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee are Messrs. Alphonso (Chairman), Harris and Fisher. ... Director Compensation for Fiscal 2015 ... Lee Fisher ... Total ($) 72,500 ...
2017-05-09	LEE FISHER, 65, has been a director since 2011. ... The members of the Audit Committee are Messrs. Harris (Chairman), Alphonso and Fisher. ... The members of the Compensation Committee are Messrs. Harris, Alphonso and Fisher. ... The members of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee are Messrs. Alphonso (Chairman), Harris and Fisher. ... Lee Fisher Director 2016 Total Compensation: $75,000.
2018-05-02	LEE FISHER, 66, has been a director since 2011. ... Mr. Fisher brings to the Board experience and understanding of law, government, public affairs, economic development, and regulatory and public policy.
2019-05-08	LEE FISHER, 67, has been a director since 2011. ... The members of the Audit Committee are Messrs. Harris (Chairman), Alphonso and Fisher. ... The members of the Compensation Committee are Messrs. Harris (Chairman), Alphonso, Elcan and Fisher. ... The members of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee are Messrs. Alphonso (Chairman), Harris, Fisher and Elcan.
2020-05-11	LEE FISHER, 68, has been a director since 2011. ... The members of the Audit Committee are Messrs. Harris (Chairman), Alphonso, Elcan and Fisher and Ms. MacMillan. ... The members of the Compensation Committee are Messrs. Harris (Chairman), Alphonso, Elcan and Fisher and Ms. MacMillan. ... The members of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee are Messrs. Alphonso (Chairman), Harris, Fisher and Elcan and Ms. MacMillan.
2021-05-07	LEE FISHER, 69, has been a director since 2011. ... The members of the Audit Committee are Messrs. Harris (Chairman), Alphonso, Elcan and Fisher and Ms. MacMillan. ... The members of the Compensation Committee are Messrs. Harris (Chairman), Alphonso, Elcan and Fisher and Ms. MacMillan. ... The members of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee are Messrs. Alphonso (Chairman), Harris, Fisher and Elcan and Ms. MacMillan.