Steelcase Inc. - Board of Directors

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William P. Crawford
Retired; formerly President and Chief Executive Officer, Steelcase Design Partnership: William P. Crawford is a member of the board of directors for Steelcase Inc., a position he was elected to in 1979. Steelcase Inc., the global leader in the office furniture industry, delivers a better work experience to its customers by providing products, services and insights into the ways people work. Its portfolio includes architecture, furniture and technology products.

Bill retired in May 2000 with 34 years of service. Since 1991, he was president and chief executive officer of the Steelcase Design Partnership, a group of six design-oriented companies serving the contract and residential furnishings markets. Member companies include Brayton International, DesignTex, Details, JM Lynne Co., Inc., Metro, Vecta and Wigand. In his nine-year tenure, the SDP increased in sales and profitability by 300 percent, introduced 200 new products and became an important component of Steelcase Inc.'s growth strategy.

From 1986 until 1991, Bill was president of Stow Davis, a premier manufacturer of fine wood furniture. He joined Stow Davis in 1985 as vice president of operations, shortly after the company was acquired by Steelcase Inc.

Bill began his career with Steelcase in 1965 as a time study engineer. He subsequently held positions in industrial engineering and plant management before joining Stow Davis.

Bill attended Denison University in Granville, Ohio, where he studied history and psychology.

Member of the Nominating and Governance Committee
Member of the Executive Committee
Connie K. Duckworth
President and Chief Executive Officer, ARZU, Inc.: Connie Duckworth is a member of the board of directors at Steelcase Inc., the global leader in the office furniture industry. Steelcase delivers a better work experience to its customers by providing products, services and insights into the ways people work. Its portfolio includes architecture, furniture and technology products.

Connie Duckworth founded ARZU, Inc. in 2003, which supports the reconstruction of Afghanistan by empowering women, their families and their communities. She serves pro bono as its chairman and chief executive officer.

Connie is a retired partner and managing director of Goldman, Sachs & Co., where she was named the first woman sales and trading partner in the firm's history during her 20-year career. She is a trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and a director of Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation and Russell Investment Group. She serves on the Board of Overseers of the Wharton School in Philadelphia, the Board of Directors of Global Heritage Fund in Palo Alto, the Board of Directors of the Interfaith Youth Core in Chicago, and the Advisory Board of the Duke Islamic Studies Center in Durham, NC.

Connie is the immediate past chairman of the Board of NorthShore University HealthSystem, in Evanston, Ill., the first woman to have held this position. She is a past chair of the Committee of 200, the organization of leading women entrepreneurs and corporate business executives in the U.S. She is also the author of The Old Girls Network: Insider Advice for Women Building Businesses in a Man's World (Basic Books 2003), a primer on how to start a business.

The recipient of numerous awards, Connie was named a 2008 Skoll Foundation honoree for Social Entrepreneurship. She holds an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. from the University of Texas.

Member of the Audit Committee
Member of the Compensation Committee
James P. Hackett
President and Chief Executive Officer: James P. Hackett is president and chief executive officer and director of Steelcase Inc., the global leader in the office furniture industry. Steelcase delivers a better work experience to its customers by providing products, services and insights into the ways people work. Its portfolio includes architecture, furniture and technology products.

The company and its subsidiaries serve their customers through a network of over 650 independent dealers and have approximately 10,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2011 revenue was $2.4billion.

Jim oversees all operations of Steelcase Inc., including domestic and international operations.

Jim was named president and chief executive officer of Steelcase Inc. in December 1994. Previously, Jim served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Steelcase North America, a position he was named to in August 1994.

In April 1994, Jim was named executive vice president of Steelcase Ventures. He was responsible for the design and development of products for non-contract furniture industry customers in addition to developing new company opportunities.

In August 1993, Jim was named president of Turnstone, a Steelcase company created exclusively to meet the office furnishing needs of small businesses and home offices. The Turnstone model, designed to service new ways in which people do their work, was unique in the contract furniture industry.

In 1990, Jim was named Steelcase's senior vice president of Sales and Marketing. He joined Steelcase in 1981 and held a variety of sales and marketing positions in the company, including regional manager in Houston, Texas, in 1984 and director of national accounts from 1986 to 1990. Before joining Steelcase, Jim held sales and management positions at Procter & Gamble in Detroit, Michigan, from 1977 to 1981.

Jim serves on the board of directors for Northwestern Mutual Life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a member of the boards of advisors to the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and the Life Sciences Institute at the University of Michigan. Additionally, he is a past president of the Institute of Design Board of Overseers at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Jim graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in general studies.

Member of the Executive Committee
David W. Joos
Chairman of the Board, CMS Energy Corporation: David W. Joos is a member of the board of directors of Steelcase Inc., the global leader in the office furniture industry. Steelcase delivers a better work experience to its customers by providing products, services and insights into the ways people work. Its portfolio includes architecture, furniture and technology products.

David is chairman of the board of CMS Energy Corporation and its principal subsidiary, Consumers Energy Company. Prior to his retirement in May 2010, David was president and chief executive officer of CMS Energy and chief executive officer of Consumers Energy (2004-10). He also served as president and chief operating officer of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy (2001-04).

David joined Consumers Energy in 1976 and spent his entire career with the company with the exception of the period of 1979 to 1983 when he worked as a design engineer for a major architect-engineering firm. During his career at CMS Energy and Consumers Energy, David held senior-level positions in operations, engineering, marketing and regulatory affairs.

David serves on the board of directors of the Edison Electric Institute, the Michigan Manufacturers Association and is chairman of Business Leaders for Michigan.

David earned a bachelor of science degree in engineering science in 1975 and a master of science degree in nuclear engineering in 1976, both from Iowa State University. In 1989, he completed the Program for Management Development at the Harvard Business School. He is a licensed professional engineer in Michigan.

Chair of the Compensation Committee
Member of the Executive Committee
Elizabeth Valk Long
Retired; formerly Executive Vice President, Time Inc.: Elizabeth Valk Long is a member of the board of directors of Steelcase Inc., the global leader in the office furniture industry. Steelcase delivers a better work experience to its customers by providing products, services and insights into the ways people work. Its portfolio includes architecture, furniture and technology products.

Lisa retired from Time Inc. in July 2001, where she was executive vice president with senior management responsibility for Time Inc.'s consumer marketing, customer service, newsstand distribution, production, human resources, legal affairs and corporate communications.

Lisa had been president of Time magazine since September 1993, the first person in the magazine's 70-year history to hold the title. Before becoming president, Lisa was named the magazine's 13th publisher in July 1991, the first woman to hold the position.

Lisa joined Time Inc. in 1979 on the circulation staff of Time magazine. In 1982, she became circulation director of Fortune magazine. Two years later, she was named to the same position at Sports Illustrated. In December 1985, she was appointed circulation director of Time. Lisa was named publisher of Life in December 1986, making her the first woman publisher of any Time Inc. magazine. In November 1988, she was named publisher of People magazine.

Currently a resident of Tequesta, Florida, Lisa is a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Hollins University in Virginia. She also has an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Lisa is also a director of The J. M. Smucker Company in Orrville, Ohio, and Belk, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina and a trustee of St. Timothy's School in Stevenson, Maryland.

Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee
Member of the Compensation Committee
Robert C. Pew III
Chair of the Board of Directors, Steelcase Inc; Private Investor: Robert C. Pew III is a member of the board of directors at Steelcase Inc., the global leader in the office furniture industry. Steelcase delivers a better work experience to its customers by providing products, services and insights into the ways people work. Its portfolio includes architecture, furniture and technology products.

Now a private investor, Rob served as president of Steelcase North America from May 1990 to March 1994. In that capacity, he was responsible for all sales, marketing and manufacturing operations involving Steelcase-brand products.

Rob originally joined Steelcase in Grand Rapids in 1974 as a product standards engineer in the Chair Plant. In 1975, he was named a wage and salary administrator in the Human Resources department. In 1976, Rob became an employee relations manager, responsible for the Desk Plant and, later, the File Plant. In 1977, he was promoted to superintendent of the File Plant.

Rob was named plant manager of the Steelcase facility in Fletcher, North Carolina, in 1979. He held that post until 1984, when he left the company to become one of its independent dealers, eventually owning and operating Steelcase dealerships in Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina, and in Jacksonville, Florida.

In 1988, Rob returned to Steelcase in Grand Rapids as vice president and assistant to the president. He was named executive vice president, Steelcase operations, in 1989.

Rob's activities in the not-for-profit world have included a term as president of Junior Achievement of Western North Carolina and various roles within United Way, including chair of the Community Planning and Allocation Process of the Buncombe County United Way and overall campaign chair of United Way of Western Michigan. Rob has also served as chair of the Asheville Downtown Commission and campaign chair for the Pack Place Arts and Science Center. Rob is a former trustee of Grand Valley State University and is currently board chair of the Institute of Design in Chicago.

Rob earned a bachelor of science degree in social studies from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan.

Member of the Audit Committee
Member of the Executive Committee
Cathy D. Ross
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Federal Express Corporation: Cathy D. Ross is a member of the board of directors for Steelcase Inc., the global leader in the office furniture industry. Steelcase delivers a better work experience to its customers by providing products, services and insights into the ways people work. Its portfolio includes architecture, furniture and technology products.

Cathy is executive vice president and chief financial officer for FedEx Express, the largest FedEx operating company and the world's largest express transportation company. Her responsibilities include all aspects of the company's worldwide financial affairs, including financial planning, reporting and analysis, revenue and disbursement accounting and control functions, as well as long-range strategic planning. Cathy also oversees the FedEx Express business system and sourcing functions. She manages almost 3,000 professionals throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Canada and Latin America.

Cathy joined FedEx in 1984 as a senior financial analyst. She is a five-time recipient of the FedEx Express Five Star Award, the company's top employee honor. In 2005, 2007 and 2009 she also received the FedEx Express CEO Five Star Award in further recognition of her numerous outstanding contributions to the business..

Prior to joining FedEx, Cathy worked for Kimberly-Clark Corporation as a cost analyst and cost analysis supervisor (1982-1984) and for Buckeye Cellulose Corporation (a subsidiary of Proctor & Gamble) as an accounting supervisor and staff accountant (1978-1982).

Cathy serves on the board of directors of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis; the University of Memphis National Alumni Association executive board of directors; the University of Memphis Research Foundation Team; and the University of Memphis Tiger Athletics Advisory Board. In 2007, she joined other notable women of achievement as a member of the Tennessee Women's Forum, and she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Delta Sigma Pi Professional Fraternity and Links, Inc., an organization of African-American women devoted to community service.

A native of Henderson, Tennessee, Cathy holds an accounting degree from Christian Brothers University and an M.B.A. from the University of Memphis. She was honored with the Distinguished Alumna Award from the University of Memphis and the Women of Excellence Award from the Memphis Tri-State Defender. In addition, she was named among the "25 Rising Women of Finance" by JPMorgan Chase/Treasury & Risk Management, the "50 Most Powerful Black Women in Business" by Black Enterprise, and "CFO Thought Leader" by Booz Allen.

Chair of the Audit Committee
Peter M. Wege II
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited: Peter M. Wege II is a member of the board of directors of Steelcase Inc., the global leader in the office furniture industry. Steelcase delivers a better work experience to its customers by providing products, services and insights into the ways people work. Its portfolio includes architecture, furniture and technology products.

Peter is currently chairman of Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited, a contract manufacturer of pharmaceuticals for major pharmaceutical companies. Additionally, he invests in, consults with and serves on the boards of several start-up companies.

Peter joined Steelcase in 1981 as liaison manager of European operations, based at corporate headquarters. In 1982, he was named executive vice president of Steelcase Canada, then president later that year.

Prior to joining Steelcase, Peter was manager of chemical manufacturing at Eli Lilly & Company from 1975 to 1981.

In addition to his professional responsibilities, Peter is president of the board of directors of the Grand Rapids Art Museum Foundation and president of the Wege Foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Peter received a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. He also earned a doctorate in organic chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley.

Member of the Audit Committee
Member of the Executive Committee
P. Craig Welch, Jr.
Member Manager, Honzo Fund, LLC: P. Craig Welch, Jr. has been a member of the board of directors of Steelcase Inc. since 1979. Steelcase Inc., the global leader in the office furniture industry, delivers a better work experience to its customers by providing products, services and insights into the ways people work. Its portfolio includes architecture, furniture and technology products.

Craig is currently member manager of Honzo Fund, LLC and president of JCT Foundation.

Craig began his career with Steelcase in 1967 in the production control department. In 1968, he was appointed an industrial engineer at the company's manufacturing facility in La Mirada, California. In 1969, he joined the sales administration department at the California division and was named manager, district sales, in 1970.

In 1970 Craig returned to Grand Rapids, assigned to special projects of the production control department. In 1972, he was named manager of manufacturing systems data processing, and director of production inventory control (PIC) in 1975.

Craig was named director of information services in 1985, responsible for all Steelcase data processing activities. In 1987, he left Steelcase to concentrate his business activities in real estate and venture capital.

He attended Colorado College and Michigan State University, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology.

Member of the Nominating and Governance Committee
Member of the Compensation Committee
Chair of the Executive Committee
Kate Pew Wolters
Philanthropist; President, Kate and Richard Wolters Foundation; Chair, Steelcase Foundation: Kate Pew Wolters is a member of the Board of Directors of Steelcase Inc., and chair of the Steelcase Foundation, an endowed corporate foundation of Steelcase Inc. Steelcase Inc., the global leader in the office furniture industry, delivers a better work experience to its customers by providing products, services and insights into the ways people work. Its portfolio includes architecture, furniture and technology products.

Kate was appointed to the Board of Directors in September 2001. She was appointed chair of the Steelcase Foundation upon her leaving the post of executive director of the Steelcase Foundation in October 1996.

The Steelcase Foundation was established in 1951 to make grants to non-profit organizations, projects and programs in the areas of human service, health, education, community development, the arts and the environment. Particular concern is given to people who are disadvantaged, disabled, young and elderly as they attempt to improve the quality of their lives. At the end of fiscal year 2008, the Foundation had made nearly $6 million in grants and matching gifts and held assets of over $70 million.

Kate also serves as president of the Kate and Richard Wolters Foundation. Founded in 1997 by Kate and her late husband, Richard, this private foundation makes grants to non-profit organizations with an emphasis in the arts, education, human services and people with disabilities.

Kate was appointed by President Bill Clinton to the National Council on Disability in 1994 and was reconfirmed by the U.S. Senate in 1996. For eight of her nine years on the council, she served as its vice chair.

Kate currently serves as a board member for a number of organizations, including the Progressive Womens' Alliance of West Michigan and Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service. She also serves as a member of the board of the Mary and Robert Pew Public Education Fund, a foundation established by her parents that addresses public education in Palm Beach County, Florida. She serves as co-chair of the First Steps Commission and was appointed by Gov. Granholm to an eight-year term as a member of the Board of Grand Valley State University in 2004.

Kate joined the Steelcase Foundation in 1986 as executive director after serving as director of the Grand Rapids Center for Independent Living for two years. From 1982 to 1984, she was a staff social worker in the Steelcase Inc. Counseling and Referral Center.

Kate holds a master's degree in social work from Michigan State University and a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids.

She has received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Aquinas College (1999), Distinguished Alumni Award from Michigan State University (1994), Arts Award from the Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids (1997), YWCA Tribute Award (1997), and the Women of Achievement and Courage Award from the Michigan Women's Foundation (2001).

Member of the Nominating and Governance Committee
Member of the Compensation Committee

Robert C. Pew II
Chairman Emeritus, Steelcase Inc.: Robert C. Pew II is chairman emeritus of Steelcase Inc., the global leader in the office furniture industry. Steelcase delivers a better work experience to its customers by providing products, services and insights into the ways people work. Its portfolio includes architecture, furniture and technology products.

Bob served as chairman of the board at Steelcase for 25 years when he assumed his chairman emeritus role in March 1999.

In a career with Steelcase Inc. spanning more than 47 years, Bob has played an integral role in the company's growth. Sales were $15 million in 1952 when he joined the company. Fiscal 1998 worldwide consolidated sales, including those of joint ventures, were $3.3 billion. In March 1989, he retired as chief executive officer, a position he held since 1966.

Following three years in labor relations at Doehler-Jarvis Corporation, Bob joined Steelcase in 1952 as a manufacturing expediter. In 1955, he was named superintendent of the company's desk plant. In 1961, he became plant manager of the consolidated manufacturing operations. He was named administrative vice president in 1962; executive vice president in 1963; and president and chief executive officer in 1966. In 1974, he became chairman of the board.

Bob is a graduate of Wesleyan University in Connecticut. A former captain in the United States Air Force, he served as a pilot from 1942 to 1945 and again during the Korean crisis.

Bob received the 1989 Michigan Governor's Honor Roll Award for his support of the arts. On behalf of Steelcase Inc., he received the National Trust Historic Preservation Award, presented by then President Ronald Reagan in 1989, for the restoration of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Meyer May house in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 1990, he was inducted into the Grand Rapids Business Hall of Fame. In 1998, he was named Slykerhouse Businessperson of the Year by the Economic Club of Grand Rapids.

Bob is a former director of the Foremost Corporation of America, Old Kent Financial Corporation, Irwin Seating, Kirsh Company and Wometco Enterprises. He is a past director of the National Organization on Disability and has served on the Steelcase Foundation. He has served on the boards of Aquinas College, Grand Valley State University, the Cranbrook Academy of Art, United Way, Blodgett Hospital, Michigan Economic Alliance and numerous civic and state committees promoting the betterment of economic growth, education, health care and the arts.

He has received honorary doctorates from Grand Valley State University, Aquinas College and Davenport College of Business.