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James F. Laird

Director at Diamond Hill Capital Management

James F. Laird has been a director of the Company since 2011, is the Chair of the Board and serves on the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee. Mr. Laird was the Chief Financial Officer of Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc. from 2001 through 2014 and President of Diamond Hill Funds from 2001 through 2014. Prior to joining the firm in 2001, Mr. Laird was employed as a Senior Vice President for Villanova Capital in 1999 and Vice President and General Manager for Nationwide Advisory Services, Inc. from 1995 to 1999. Mr. Laird has over 30 years of experience in the investment management industry. Mr. Laird received his BS in Accounting from The Ohio State University, and he is a Certified Public Accountant.

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  • Director

    Current role