Corporate Board Profile
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| 2014-12-01 | Rhys J. Best has served on our Board since 2010. The members of the Compensation Committee for the 2014 fiscal year included Mr. Best. The members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee for the 2014 fiscal year included Mr. Best. Mr. Best received total compensation of $221,329 in fiscal year 2014. |
| 2015-11-30 | Rhys J. Best, age 69, has served on our Board since 2010. Mr. Best, now retired, is the former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of Lone Star Technologies, Inc. Mr. Best currently serves as the non-executive Chairman of Austin Industries, Inc. ... The members of the Compensation Committee for fiscal year 2015 were Ms. Raiss (Chairman) and Messrs. Best, Kelson, Smith and Winkler. ... For the fiscal year 2015, the members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee were Messrs. Best (Chairman), Guido and Kelson and Ms. Raiss. ... DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE IN FISCAL YEAR 2015 ... Rhys J. Best Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 122,000 StockAwards($) 99,992 Total ($) 221,992 |
| 2016-11-28 | Rhys J. Best, age 70, has served on our Board since 2010. ... The members of the Compensation Committee for fiscal year 2016 were Ms. Raiss (Chairman) and Messrs. Best, Kelson, Smith and Winkler. ... The members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee were Messrs. Best (Chairman), Guido and Kelson and Mses. Avril and Raiss. ... Director Compensation Table in Fiscal Year 2016 shows total compensation of $221,995. |
| 2018-11-26 | Mr. Best has been engaged in private investments since June 2007. From 1999 until June 2004, Mr. Best served as Chairman, President and CEO of Lone Star Technologies, Inc. ... Age 72 Director Since 2010 Committees Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chair), Compensation ... Director Compensation Table in Fiscal Year 2018: Rhys J. Best Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $122,000 Stock Awards $99,985 Total $221,985. |
| 2019-11-25 | Rhys J. Best Age 73, Director Since 2010 Committees: Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance Fiscal Year 2019 Director Compensation Table: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $124,175, Stock Awards $99,997, Total $224,172 |
| 2020-11-23 | Rhys J. Best Age 74 Director Since 2010 Committees • Audit • Finance Fiscal Year 2020 Director Compensation Table Rhys J. Best Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 125,000 Stock Awards ($) 119,997 Total ($) 244,997 |
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| 2012-03-26 | Rhys J. Best Age: 65 Committee Memberships: Audit, Compensation, and Safety and Environmental Affairs DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE Rhys J. Best Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $55,000 Stock Awards: $160,009 All Other Compensation: $1,629 Total: $216,638 |
| 2013-03-20 | Rhys J. Best Age: 66 Director Since: 2008 Committee Memberships: Audit and Compensation (Chairman) Term of Office Expires: 2015 ...DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE...Rhys J. Best Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $67,708 Stock Awards $175,001 All Other Compensation $2,618 Total $245,327 |
| 2014-03-20 | Rhys J. Best Age: 67 Director Since: 2008 Committee Memberships: Audit and Compensation (Chairman) Term of Office Expires: 2015 ...During 2013, non-employee directors9 annual compensation included an annual retainer fee of $75,000 each... The Lead Director received an additional $20,000 annual retainer, the Audit Committee Chairman and Compensation Committee Chairman received an additional $15,000 annual retainer and the remaining committee chairmen received an additional $10,000 annual retainer... The table below summarizes the total compensation paid to each of the non-employee directors of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013... Rhys J. Best $86,875 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash, $200,145 Stock Awards, $4,446 All Other Compensation, Total $291,466. |
| 2015-03-12 | Rhys J. Best Age: 68 Director Since: 2008 Committee Memberships: Audit and Compensation (Chairman) ...Mr. Best brings over 30 years of significant management, leadership, transactional and financial experience...Mr. Best’s distinguished career includes serving as Chairman and CEO of Lone Star Technologies, Inc...Mr. Best is particularly qualified to serve as the Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Audit Committee of the Board...In 2014, non-employee directors’ annual compensation included an annual retainer fee of $75,000 each...The Lead Director received an additional $20,000 annual retainer, the Audit Committee Chairman and Compensation Committee Chairman received an additional $15,000 annual retainer...Rhys J. Best total compensation for 2014 was $296,361. |
| 2016-03-22 | Rhys J. Best Age: 69 Director Since: 2008 Committee Memberships: Audit, Compensation (Chairman), Corporate Governance and Nominations Business Experience: • Austin Industries, Inc. - Non-Executive Chairman of the Board – 2012 to present • Crosstex Energy L.P. - Chairman of the Board (non-executive) – 2009 to March 2014 • Lone Star Technologies, Inc. - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – 1999 to 2007 Other Directorships: • Crosstex Energy L.P. (until 2014) • Trinity Industries, Inc. • MRC Global Inc. • Commercial Metals Company Key skills, attributes and qualifications: Mr. Best brings over 30 years of significant management, leadership, transactional and financial experience to our Board. Recently, he served as Non-executive Chairman of the Board of Crosstex Energy L.P., a large publicly traded midstream company, from 2009 through its combination with the midstream assets of Devon Energy Corporation in March 2014 to create EnLink Midstream Partners, LP, one of the largest midstream companies in the United States. This tremendous experience enables him to provide valuable insights into the transportation aspects of our business and enhances the overall strategic oversight capabilities of our Board. Mr. Best’s distinguished career includes serving as Chairman and CEO of Lone Star Technologies, Inc., a former publicly traded company servicing the oil and natural gas industry, and holding positions of leadership in the banking industry. In addition to his considerable management and financial expertise, Mr. Best brings to bear an extensive corporate governance background from his current and former service on public company boards. This diverse experience enables Mr. Best to bring unique and valuable perspectives to the Board and make him particularly qualified to serve as the Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Audit Committee of the Board. In recognition of his exemplary service on corporate boards, the National Association of Corporate Directors named Mr. Best “2014 Director of the Year.” |
| 2017-03-21 | Rhys J. Best Age: 70 Director Since: 2008 Committee Memberships: Audit, Compensation (Chairman), Corporate Governance and Nominations Business Experience: • MRC Global Inc. - Non-Executive Chairman of the Board – April 2016 to present • Austin Industries, Inc. - Non-Executive Chairman of the Board – 2012 to present • Crosstex Energy L.P. - Chairman of the Board (non-executive) – 2009 to March 2014 Other Directorships: • Crosstex Energy L.P. – 2004 to March 2014 • Trinity Industries, Inc. – 2005 to present • MRC Global Inc. – 2008 to present • Commercial Metals Company – 2010 to present Key Skills, Attributes and Qualifications: Mr. Best brings decades of significant management, leadership, transactional and financial experience to our Board. Recently, he served as Non-executive Chairman of the Board of Crosstex Energy L.P., a large publicly traded midstream company, from 2009 through its combination with the midstream assets of Devon Energy Corporation in March 2014 to create EnLink Midstream Partners, LP, one of the largest midstream companies in the United States. This tremendous experience enables him to provide valuable insights into the transportation aspects of our business and enhances the overall strategic oversight capabilities of our Board. Mr. Best’s distinguished career includes serving as Chairman and CEO of Lone Star Technologies, Inc., a former publicly traded company servicing the oil and natural gas industry, and holding positions of leadership in the banking industry. In addition to his considerable management and financial expertise, Mr. Best brings to bear an extensive corporate governance background from his current and former service on public company boards. This diverse experience enables Mr. Best to bring unique and valuable perspectives to the Board and makes him particularly qualified to serve as the Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Audit Committee of the Board. |
| 2018-03-22 | Rhys J. Best Age: 71 Director Since: 2008 Committee Memberships: Compensation (Chairman), Corporate Governance and Nominations ... Mr. Best received $307,897 total compensation in 2017. |
| 2019-03-19 | Rhys J. Best Age: 72 Director Since: 2008 Committee Memberships: Compensation (Chairman), Corporate Governance and Nominations ... The table below summarizes the total compensation paid to each of the nonemployee directors of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. Rhys J. Best $93,750 $230,175 - - - $28,446 $352,371 |
| 2020-03-17 | Rhys J. Best Age: 73 Director Since: 2008 Committee Memberships: Compensation (Chairman); Governance and Social Responsibility ... The table below summarizes the total compensation paid to each of the nonemployee directors of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. ... Rhys J. Best $95,000 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $230,039 Stock Awards $43,238 All Other Compensation $368,277 Total |
| 2021-03-12 | Rhys J. Best Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of MRC Global Inc. Age 74 Years Served 12 Committee Memberships: Compensation (Chairman); Governance and Social Responsibility Mr. Best brings decades of significant management, leadership, transactional and financial experience to our Board. Mr. Best currently serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Arcosa, Inc., a provider of infrastructure-related products and solutions with leading positions in construction, energy and transportation markets, which was established as an independent company in November of 2018 in a spin-off from Trinity Industries, Inc. Mr. Best also currently serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of MRC Global Inc., the largest global distributor, based on sales, of pipe, valves and fittings and related products and services to the energy industry. Prior to his appointment to this position with MRC Global in 2016, Mr. Best served as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Crosstex Energy L.P., a large publicly traded midstream company, from 2009 through its combination with the midstream assets of Devon Energy Corporation in 2014 to create EnLink Midstream Partners, LP, one of the largest midstream companies in the United States. This tremendous experience enables him to provide valuable insights into the transportation aspects of our business and enhances the overall strategic oversight capabilities of our Board. Mr. Best’s distinguished career includes serving as Chairman and CEO of Lone Star Technologies, Inc., a former publicly traded company servicing the oil and natural gas industry, and holding positions of leadership in the banking industry. In addition to his considerable management and financial expertise, Mr. Best brings to bear an extensive corporate governance background from his current and former service on public company boards and the Board of the National Association of Corporate Directors, North Texas Chapter. This diverse experience enables Mr. Best to bring unique and valuable perspectives to the Board and makes him particularly qualified to serve as the Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Governance and Social Responsibility Committee of the Board. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2014-04-01 | None |
| 2015-04-01 | Rhys J. Best 68 Chairman, Austin Industries, Inc. Audit, Finance, and HR ...Mr. Best is Chair of the HR Committee and a member of Audit Committee and the Finance Committee. ...Director Compensation Table shows total compensation for Rhys J. Best as $262,817. |
| 2016-04-01 | None |
| 2017-03-31 | Rhys J. Best, 70. Director since 2005. Mr. Best is Chair of the HR Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. |
| 2018-04-06 | Rhys J. Best, 71. Director since 2005. Mr. Best is Chair of the HR Committee and a member of the Finance Committee. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03