Chair
Member
Audit Committee Position

Stacy R. Brandom

Lead Independent Director

Ms. Brandom has served as a member of the Company's Board since January 2014. From June 2015 until her retirement in March 2019, she was Chief Financial Officer of Save the Children U.S., a not-for-profit serving the needs of children globally. Prior to joining Save the Children, Ms. Brandom was an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Trinity Wall Street, an historic Anglican church in lower Manhattan, N.Y. from October 2009 to June 2015. She was a Managing Advisor of Brandom Advisors, from 2008 to 2009. Ms. Brandom served as Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director of Citi Smith Barney from 2005 to 2007. She held various positions at JPMorgan Chase and its predecessor firms from 1984 to 2005, including Chief Financial Officer of JP Morgan Chase Corporate Sector and Chase Commercial Banking Group; Head of Strategy and Administration, Corporate Business Service of JP Morgan Chase; Head of Strategy and Administration and Managing Director, Global Investment Banking (Chase); Head of Strategy and Managing Director, Global Bank (Chemical Bank, pre- Chase merger). She graduated from the University of North Texas (B.B.A.) and the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). Ms. Brandom has been a Director of Apple Financial Holdings, Inc., a privately held company, since October 2018. She is the former chair of the board of directors of Bridges to Community, a non-governmental organization dedicated to sustainable development in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.

Chair

Parker A. Weil

Lead Independent Director

Mr. Weil has served as a member of our Board since July 2017. Since August 2018, Mr. Weil has served as Vice Chair of Investment Banking at TD Cowen. TD Cowen is a division of TD Bank Group (TSX and NYSE: TD) which offers a full range of financial products and services to more than 27 million customers worldwide. TD Cowen is an institutional financial services firm that operates through Cowen and Company, a broker dealer, and an investment management division. In addition to Investment Banking, Cowen and Company also offers equity and credit research, sales and trading, and a wide array of institutional services capabilities. From June 2012 to April 2018, Mr. Weil served as Managing Director of investment banking for Stifel Financial Corp.  During his almost 30+ years in investment banking, he has served as an advisor, underwriter and placement agent on numerous initial public offerings, add-on financings and merger and acquisition transactions. He has worked with companies in a wide range of industries including Energy, Power, Industrials, Telecommunications and Business Services.  From June 2020 to February 2024, Mr. Weil has served on the board of directors of Clean Energy Fuels Corporation. Mr. Weil has served on the board of trustees of the Ridgewood Lacrosse Association, Maroons Soccer Club and Ridgewood Education Foundation.  Mr. Weil graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (B.A.) and the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). 
Member

Richard P. Shanley

Lead Independent Director

Mr. Shanley has served as a member of our Board since March 2007. He has also served as our Lead Independent Director since May 2013. From February 2001 until his retirement in December 31, 2006, he was a partner of Deloitte & Touche LLP. During his over 30 years of public accounting experience, he served as lead audit partner on numerous audit engagements for public and private companies and companies making public stock offerings. He served as lead audit partner primarily for biotechnology, pharmaceutical and high-tech companies. Since March 2017, Mr. Shanley has served as a member of the Board of Directors of HALE.life Corporation, a portfolio company in which we have an investment. From January 2018 to January 2020, Mr. Shanley served as a Managing Director of Great Eastern Behavioral Partners, LLC, a privately held company. He is an active member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in New York. He graduated from Fordham University (B.S.) and Long Island University (M.B.A.).

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Compensation Committee Position

Parker A. Weil

Lead Independent Director

Mr. Weil has served as a member of our Board since July 2017. Since August 2018, Mr. Weil has served as Vice Chair of Investment Banking at TD Cowen. TD Cowen is a division of TD Bank Group (TSX and NYSE: TD) which offers a full range of financial products and services to more than 27 million customers worldwide. TD Cowen is an institutional financial services firm that operates through Cowen and Company, a broker dealer, and an investment management division. In addition to Investment Banking, Cowen and Company also offers equity and credit research, sales and trading, and a wide array of institutional services capabilities. From June 2012 to April 2018, Mr. Weil served as Managing Director of investment banking for Stifel Financial Corp.  During his almost 30+ years in investment banking, he has served as an advisor, underwriter and placement agent on numerous initial public offerings, add-on financings and merger and acquisition transactions. He has worked with companies in a wide range of industries including Energy, Power, Industrials, Telecommunications and Business Services.  From June 2020 to February 2024, Mr. Weil has served on the board of directors of Clean Energy Fuels Corporation. Mr. Weil has served on the board of trustees of the Ridgewood Lacrosse Association, Maroons Soccer Club and Ridgewood Education Foundation.  Mr. Weil graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (B.A.) and the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). 
Chair

Richard P. Shanley

Lead Independent Director

Mr. Shanley has served as a member of our Board since March 2007. He has also served as our Lead Independent Director since May 2013. From February 2001 until his retirement in December 31, 2006, he was a partner of Deloitte & Touche LLP. During his over 30 years of public accounting experience, he served as lead audit partner on numerous audit engagements for public and private companies and companies making public stock offerings. He served as lead audit partner primarily for biotechnology, pharmaceutical and high-tech companies. Since March 2017, Mr. Shanley has served as a member of the Board of Directors of HALE.life Corporation, a portfolio company in which we have an investment. From January 2018 to January 2020, Mr. Shanley served as a Managing Director of Great Eastern Behavioral Partners, LLC, a privately held company. He is an active member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in New York. He graduated from Fordham University (B.S.) and Long Island University (M.B.A.).

Member

Stacy R. Brandom

Lead Independent Director

Ms. Brandom has served as a member of the Company's Board since January 2014. From June 2015 until her retirement in March 2019, she was Chief Financial Officer of Save the Children U.S., a not-for-profit serving the needs of children globally. Prior to joining Save the Children, Ms. Brandom was an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Trinity Wall Street, an historic Anglican church in lower Manhattan, N.Y. from October 2009 to June 2015. She was a Managing Advisor of Brandom Advisors, from 2008 to 2009. Ms. Brandom served as Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director of Citi Smith Barney from 2005 to 2007. She held various positions at JPMorgan Chase and its predecessor firms from 1984 to 2005, including Chief Financial Officer of JP Morgan Chase Corporate Sector and Chase Commercial Banking Group; Head of Strategy and Administration, Corporate Business Service of JP Morgan Chase; Head of Strategy and Administration and Managing Director, Global Investment Banking (Chase); Head of Strategy and Managing Director, Global Bank (Chemical Bank, pre- Chase merger). She graduated from the University of North Texas (B.B.A.) and the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). Ms. Brandom has been a Director of Apple Financial Holdings, Inc., a privately held company, since October 2018. She is the former chair of the board of directors of Bridges to Community, a non-governmental organization dedicated to sustainable development in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.

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Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Position

Richard P. Shanley

Lead Independent Director

Mr. Shanley has served as a member of our Board since March 2007. He has also served as our Lead Independent Director since May 2013. From February 2001 until his retirement in December 31, 2006, he was a partner of Deloitte & Touche LLP. During his over 30 years of public accounting experience, he served as lead audit partner on numerous audit engagements for public and private companies and companies making public stock offerings. He served as lead audit partner primarily for biotechnology, pharmaceutical and high-tech companies. Since March 2017, Mr. Shanley has served as a member of the Board of Directors of HALE.life Corporation, a portfolio company in which we have an investment. From January 2018 to January 2020, Mr. Shanley served as a Managing Director of Great Eastern Behavioral Partners, LLC, a privately held company. He is an active member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in New York. He graduated from Fordham University (B.S.) and Long Island University (M.B.A.).

Member

Stacy R. Brandom

Lead Independent Director

Ms. Brandom has served as a member of the Company's Board since January 2014. From June 2015 until her retirement in March 2019, she was Chief Financial Officer of Save the Children U.S., a not-for-profit serving the needs of children globally. Prior to joining Save the Children, Ms. Brandom was an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Trinity Wall Street, an historic Anglican church in lower Manhattan, N.Y. from October 2009 to June 2015. She was a Managing Advisor of Brandom Advisors, from 2008 to 2009. Ms. Brandom served as Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director of Citi Smith Barney from 2005 to 2007. She held various positions at JPMorgan Chase and its predecessor firms from 1984 to 2005, including Chief Financial Officer of JP Morgan Chase Corporate Sector and Chase Commercial Banking Group; Head of Strategy and Administration, Corporate Business Service of JP Morgan Chase; Head of Strategy and Administration and Managing Director, Global Investment Banking (Chase); Head of Strategy and Managing Director, Global Bank (Chemical Bank, pre- Chase merger). She graduated from the University of North Texas (B.B.A.) and the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). Ms. Brandom has been a Director of Apple Financial Holdings, Inc., a privately held company, since October 2018. She is the former chair of the board of directors of Bridges to Community, a non-governmental organization dedicated to sustainable development in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.

Member

Parker A. Weil

Lead Independent Director

Mr. Weil has served as a member of our Board since July 2017. Since August 2018, Mr. Weil has served as Vice Chair of Investment Banking at TD Cowen. TD Cowen is a division of TD Bank Group (TSX and NYSE: TD) which offers a full range of financial products and services to more than 27 million customers worldwide. TD Cowen is an institutional financial services firm that operates through Cowen and Company, a broker dealer, and an investment management division. In addition to Investment Banking, Cowen and Company also offers equity and credit research, sales and trading, and a wide array of institutional services capabilities. From June 2012 to April 2018, Mr. Weil served as Managing Director of investment banking for Stifel Financial Corp.  During his almost 30+ years in investment banking, he has served as an advisor, underwriter and placement agent on numerous initial public offerings, add-on financings and merger and acquisition transactions. He has worked with companies in a wide range of industries including Energy, Power, Industrials, Telecommunications and Business Services.  From June 2020 to February 2024, Mr. Weil has served on the board of directors of Clean Energy Fuels Corporation. Mr. Weil has served on the board of trustees of the Ridgewood Lacrosse Association, Maroons Soccer Club and Ridgewood Education Foundation.  Mr. Weil graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (B.A.) and the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). 
Chair

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Valuation Committee Position

Richard P. Shanley

Lead Independent Director

Mr. Shanley has served as a member of our Board since March 2007. He has also served as our Lead Independent Director since May 2013. From February 2001 until his retirement in December 31, 2006, he was a partner of Deloitte & Touche LLP. During his over 30 years of public accounting experience, he served as lead audit partner on numerous audit engagements for public and private companies and companies making public stock offerings. He served as lead audit partner primarily for biotechnology, pharmaceutical and high-tech companies. Since March 2017, Mr. Shanley has served as a member of the Board of Directors of HALE.life Corporation, a portfolio company in which we have an investment. From January 2018 to January 2020, Mr. Shanley served as a Managing Director of Great Eastern Behavioral Partners, LLC, a privately held company. He is an active member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in New York. He graduated from Fordham University (B.S.) and Long Island University (M.B.A.).

Chair

Parker A. Weil

Lead Independent Director

Mr. Weil has served as a member of our Board since July 2017. Since August 2018, Mr. Weil has served as Vice Chair of Investment Banking at TD Cowen. TD Cowen is a division of TD Bank Group (TSX and NYSE: TD) which offers a full range of financial products and services to more than 27 million customers worldwide. TD Cowen is an institutional financial services firm that operates through Cowen and Company, a broker dealer, and an investment management division. In addition to Investment Banking, Cowen and Company also offers equity and credit research, sales and trading, and a wide array of institutional services capabilities. From June 2012 to April 2018, Mr. Weil served as Managing Director of investment banking for Stifel Financial Corp.  During his almost 30+ years in investment banking, he has served as an advisor, underwriter and placement agent on numerous initial public offerings, add-on financings and merger and acquisition transactions. He has worked with companies in a wide range of industries including Energy, Power, Industrials, Telecommunications and Business Services.  From June 2020 to February 2024, Mr. Weil has served on the board of directors of Clean Energy Fuels Corporation. Mr. Weil has served on the board of trustees of the Ridgewood Lacrosse Association, Maroons Soccer Club and Ridgewood Education Foundation.  Mr. Weil graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (B.A.) and the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). 
Member

Stacy R. Brandom

Lead Independent Director

Ms. Brandom has served as a member of the Company's Board since January 2014. From June 2015 until her retirement in March 2019, she was Chief Financial Officer of Save the Children U.S., a not-for-profit serving the needs of children globally. Prior to joining Save the Children, Ms. Brandom was an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Trinity Wall Street, an historic Anglican church in lower Manhattan, N.Y. from October 2009 to June 2015. She was a Managing Advisor of Brandom Advisors, from 2008 to 2009. Ms. Brandom served as Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director of Citi Smith Barney from 2005 to 2007. She held various positions at JPMorgan Chase and its predecessor firms from 1984 to 2005, including Chief Financial Officer of JP Morgan Chase Corporate Sector and Chase Commercial Banking Group; Head of Strategy and Administration, Corporate Business Service of JP Morgan Chase; Head of Strategy and Administration and Managing Director, Global Investment Banking (Chase); Head of Strategy and Managing Director, Global Bank (Chemical Bank, pre- Chase merger). She graduated from the University of North Texas (B.B.A.) and the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). Ms. Brandom has been a Director of Apple Financial Holdings, Inc., a privately held company, since October 2018. She is the former chair of the board of directors of Bridges to Community, a non-governmental organization dedicated to sustainable development in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.

Member

Stacy R. Brandom

Ms. Brandom has served as a member of the Company's Board since January 2014. From June 2015 until her retirement in March 2019, she was Chief Financial Officer of Save the Children U.S., a not-for-profit serving the needs of children globally. Prior to joining Save the Children, Ms. Brandom was an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Trinity Wall Street, an historic Anglican church in lower Manhattan, N.Y. from October 2009 to June 2015. She was a Managing Advisor of Brandom Advisors, from 2008 to 2009. Ms. Brandom served as Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director of Citi Smith Barney from 2005 to 2007. She held various positions at JPMorgan Chase and its predecessor firms from 1984 to 2005, including Chief Financial Officer of JP Morgan Chase Corporate Sector and Chase Commercial Banking Group; Head of Strategy and Administration, Corporate Business Service of JP Morgan Chase; Head of Strategy and Administration and Managing Director, Global Investment Banking (Chase); Head of Strategy and Managing Director, Global Bank (Chemical Bank, pre- Chase merger). She graduated from the University of North Texas (B.B.A.) and the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). Ms. Brandom has been a Director of Apple Financial Holdings, Inc., a privately held company, since October 2018. She is the former chair of the board of directors of Bridges to Community, a non-governmental organization dedicated to sustainable development in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.

Parker A. Weil

Mr. Weil has served as a member of our Board since July 2017. Since August 2018, Mr. Weil has served as Vice Chair of Investment Banking at TD Cowen. TD Cowen is a division of TD Bank Group (TSX and NYSE: TD) which offers a full range of financial products and services to more than 27 million customers worldwide. TD Cowen is an institutional financial services firm that operates through Cowen and Company, a broker dealer, and an investment management division. In addition to Investment Banking, Cowen and Company also offers equity and credit research, sales and trading, and a wide array of institutional services capabilities. From June 2012 to April 2018, Mr. Weil served as Managing Director of investment banking for Stifel Financial Corp.  During his almost 30+ years in investment banking, he has served as an advisor, underwriter and placement agent on numerous initial public offerings, add-on financings and merger and acquisition transactions. He has worked with companies in a wide range of industries including Energy, Power, Industrials, Telecommunications and Business Services.  From June 2020 to February 2024, Mr. Weil has served on the board of directors of Clean Energy Fuels Corporation. Mr. Weil has served on the board of trustees of the Ridgewood Lacrosse Association, Maroons Soccer Club and Ridgewood Education Foundation.  Mr. Weil graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (B.A.) and the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). 

Richard P. Shanley

Mr. Shanley has served as a member of our Board since March 2007. He has also served as our Lead Independent Director since May 2013. From February 2001 until his retirement in December 31, 2006, he was a partner of Deloitte & Touche LLP. During his over 30 years of public accounting experience, he served as lead audit partner on numerous audit engagements for public and private companies and companies making public stock offerings. He served as lead audit partner primarily for biotechnology, pharmaceutical and high-tech companies. Since March 2017, Mr. Shanley has served as a member of the Board of Directors of HALE.life Corporation, a portfolio company in which we have an investment. From January 2018 to January 2020, Mr. Shanley served as a Managing Director of Great Eastern Behavioral Partners, LLC, a privately held company. He is an active member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in New York. He graduated from Fordham University (B.S.) and Long Island University (M.B.A.).

Parker A. Weil

Mr. Weil has served as a member of our Board since July 2017. Since August 2018, Mr. Weil has served as Vice Chair of Investment Banking at TD Cowen. TD Cowen is a division of TD Bank Group (TSX and NYSE: TD) which offers a full range of financial products and services to more than 27 million customers worldwide. TD Cowen is an institutional financial services firm that operates through Cowen and Company, a broker dealer, and an investment management division. In addition to Investment Banking, Cowen and Company also offers equity and credit research, sales and trading, and a wide array of institutional services capabilities. From June 2012 to April 2018, Mr. Weil served as Managing Director of investment banking for Stifel Financial Corp.  During his almost 30+ years in investment banking, he has served as an advisor, underwriter and placement agent on numerous initial public offerings, add-on financings and merger and acquisition transactions. He has worked with companies in a wide range of industries including Energy, Power, Industrials, Telecommunications and Business Services.  From June 2020 to February 2024, Mr. Weil has served on the board of directors of Clean Energy Fuels Corporation. Mr. Weil has served on the board of trustees of the Ridgewood Lacrosse Association, Maroons Soccer Club and Ridgewood Education Foundation.  Mr. Weil graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (B.A.) and the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). 

Richard P. Shanley

Mr. Shanley has served as a member of our Board since March 2007. He has also served as our Lead Independent Director since May 2013. From February 2001 until his retirement in December 31, 2006, he was a partner of Deloitte & Touche LLP. During his over 30 years of public accounting experience, he served as lead audit partner on numerous audit engagements for public and private companies and companies making public stock offerings. He served as lead audit partner primarily for biotechnology, pharmaceutical and high-tech companies. Since March 2017, Mr. Shanley has served as a member of the Board of Directors of HALE.life Corporation, a portfolio company in which we have an investment. From January 2018 to January 2020, Mr. Shanley served as a Managing Director of Great Eastern Behavioral Partners, LLC, a privately held company. He is an active member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in New York. He graduated from Fordham University (B.S.) and Long Island University (M.B.A.).

Stacy R. Brandom

Ms. Brandom has served as a member of the Company's Board since January 2014. From June 2015 until her retirement in March 2019, she was Chief Financial Officer of Save the Children U.S., a not-for-profit serving the needs of children globally. Prior to joining Save the Children, Ms. Brandom was an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Trinity Wall Street, an historic Anglican church in lower Manhattan, N.Y. from October 2009 to June 2015. She was a Managing Advisor of Brandom Advisors, from 2008 to 2009. Ms. Brandom served as Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director of Citi Smith Barney from 2005 to 2007. She held various positions at JPMorgan Chase and its predecessor firms from 1984 to 2005, including Chief Financial Officer of JP Morgan Chase Corporate Sector and Chase Commercial Banking Group; Head of Strategy and Administration, Corporate Business Service of JP Morgan Chase; Head of Strategy and Administration and Managing Director, Global Investment Banking (Chase); Head of Strategy and Managing Director, Global Bank (Chemical Bank, pre- Chase merger). She graduated from the University of North Texas (B.B.A.) and the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). Ms. Brandom has been a Director of Apple Financial Holdings, Inc., a privately held company, since October 2018. She is the former chair of the board of directors of Bridges to Community, a non-governmental organization dedicated to sustainable development in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.

Richard P. Shanley

Mr. Shanley has served as a member of our Board since March 2007. He has also served as our Lead Independent Director since May 2013. From February 2001 until his retirement in December 31, 2006, he was a partner of Deloitte & Touche LLP. During his over 30 years of public accounting experience, he served as lead audit partner on numerous audit engagements for public and private companies and companies making public stock offerings. He served as lead audit partner primarily for biotechnology, pharmaceutical and high-tech companies. Since March 2017, Mr. Shanley has served as a member of the Board of Directors of HALE.life Corporation, a portfolio company in which we have an investment. From January 2018 to January 2020, Mr. Shanley served as a Managing Director of Great Eastern Behavioral Partners, LLC, a privately held company. He is an active member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in New York. He graduated from Fordham University (B.S.) and Long Island University (M.B.A.).

Stacy R. Brandom

Ms. Brandom has served as a member of the Company's Board since January 2014. From June 2015 until her retirement in March 2019, she was Chief Financial Officer of Save the Children U.S., a not-for-profit serving the needs of children globally. Prior to joining Save the Children, Ms. Brandom was an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Trinity Wall Street, an historic Anglican church in lower Manhattan, N.Y. from October 2009 to June 2015. She was a Managing Advisor of Brandom Advisors, from 2008 to 2009. Ms. Brandom served as Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director of Citi Smith Barney from 2005 to 2007. She held various positions at JPMorgan Chase and its predecessor firms from 1984 to 2005, including Chief Financial Officer of JP Morgan Chase Corporate Sector and Chase Commercial Banking Group; Head of Strategy and Administration, Corporate Business Service of JP Morgan Chase; Head of Strategy and Administration and Managing Director, Global Investment Banking (Chase); Head of Strategy and Managing Director, Global Bank (Chemical Bank, pre- Chase merger). She graduated from the University of North Texas (B.B.A.) and the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). Ms. Brandom has been a Director of Apple Financial Holdings, Inc., a privately held company, since October 2018. She is the former chair of the board of directors of Bridges to Community, a non-governmental organization dedicated to sustainable development in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.

Parker A. Weil

Mr. Weil has served as a member of our Board since July 2017. Since August 2018, Mr. Weil has served as Vice Chair of Investment Banking at TD Cowen. TD Cowen is a division of TD Bank Group (TSX and NYSE: TD) which offers a full range of financial products and services to more than 27 million customers worldwide. TD Cowen is an institutional financial services firm that operates through Cowen and Company, a broker dealer, and an investment management division. In addition to Investment Banking, Cowen and Company also offers equity and credit research, sales and trading, and a wide array of institutional services capabilities. From June 2012 to April 2018, Mr. Weil served as Managing Director of investment banking for Stifel Financial Corp.  During his almost 30+ years in investment banking, he has served as an advisor, underwriter and placement agent on numerous initial public offerings, add-on financings and merger and acquisition transactions. He has worked with companies in a wide range of industries including Energy, Power, Industrials, Telecommunications and Business Services.  From June 2020 to February 2024, Mr. Weil has served on the board of directors of Clean Energy Fuels Corporation. Mr. Weil has served on the board of trustees of the Ridgewood Lacrosse Association, Maroons Soccer Club and Ridgewood Education Foundation.  Mr. Weil graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (B.A.) and the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). 

Richard P. Shanley

Mr. Shanley has served as a member of our Board since March 2007. He has also served as our Lead Independent Director since May 2013. From February 2001 until his retirement in December 31, 2006, he was a partner of Deloitte & Touche LLP. During his over 30 years of public accounting experience, he served as lead audit partner on numerous audit engagements for public and private companies and companies making public stock offerings. He served as lead audit partner primarily for biotechnology, pharmaceutical and high-tech companies. Since March 2017, Mr. Shanley has served as a member of the Board of Directors of HALE.life Corporation, a portfolio company in which we have an investment. From January 2018 to January 2020, Mr. Shanley served as a Managing Director of Great Eastern Behavioral Partners, LLC, a privately held company. He is an active member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in New York. He graduated from Fordham University (B.S.) and Long Island University (M.B.A.).

Parker A. Weil

Mr. Weil has served as a member of our Board since July 2017. Since August 2018, Mr. Weil has served as Vice Chair of Investment Banking at TD Cowen. TD Cowen is a division of TD Bank Group (TSX and NYSE: TD) which offers a full range of financial products and services to more than 27 million customers worldwide. TD Cowen is an institutional financial services firm that operates through Cowen and Company, a broker dealer, and an investment management division. In addition to Investment Banking, Cowen and Company also offers equity and credit research, sales and trading, and a wide array of institutional services capabilities. From June 2012 to April 2018, Mr. Weil served as Managing Director of investment banking for Stifel Financial Corp.  During his almost 30+ years in investment banking, he has served as an advisor, underwriter and placement agent on numerous initial public offerings, add-on financings and merger and acquisition transactions. He has worked with companies in a wide range of industries including Energy, Power, Industrials, Telecommunications and Business Services.  From June 2020 to February 2024, Mr. Weil has served on the board of directors of Clean Energy Fuels Corporation. Mr. Weil has served on the board of trustees of the Ridgewood Lacrosse Association, Maroons Soccer Club and Ridgewood Education Foundation.  Mr. Weil graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (B.A.) and the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). 

Stacy R. Brandom

Ms. Brandom has served as a member of the Company's Board since January 2014. From June 2015 until her retirement in March 2019, she was Chief Financial Officer of Save the Children U.S., a not-for-profit serving the needs of children globally. Prior to joining Save the Children, Ms. Brandom was an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Trinity Wall Street, an historic Anglican church in lower Manhattan, N.Y. from October 2009 to June 2015. She was a Managing Advisor of Brandom Advisors, from 2008 to 2009. Ms. Brandom served as Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director of Citi Smith Barney from 2005 to 2007. She held various positions at JPMorgan Chase and its predecessor firms from 1984 to 2005, including Chief Financial Officer of JP Morgan Chase Corporate Sector and Chase Commercial Banking Group; Head of Strategy and Administration, Corporate Business Service of JP Morgan Chase; Head of Strategy and Administration and Managing Director, Global Investment Banking (Chase); Head of Strategy and Managing Director, Global Bank (Chemical Bank, pre- Chase merger). She graduated from the University of North Texas (B.B.A.) and the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University (M.B.A.). Ms. Brandom has been a Director of Apple Financial Holdings, Inc., a privately held company, since October 2018. She is the former chair of the board of directors of Bridges to Community, a non-governmental organization dedicated to sustainable development in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.