Christina M. Alvord is a proven and accomplished global P&L leader. After more than 20 years in executive leadership roles in industrial businesses, she now serves as an independent director on public company boards. From 2016 to 2021, Ms. Alvord served in various roles at Vulcan Materials Company, including President of two separate business units, Southern & Gulf Coast Division and Central Division. Ms. Alvord started at the General Electric Company in 2002 and held various technical and executive leadership positions at GE Aviation including President of Middle River Aircraft Systems, President of Unison Industries, and General Manager of the both the Turbine Airfoils Center of Excellence and Engine Component Repair. Ms. Alvord's prior experience also includes seven years at McKinsey and Company focusing on client strategy across a wide range of industries, providing a solid strategic background. Ms. Alvord has been a public company director since 2020 and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Apogee Enterprises and Elevra Lithium Limited (formerly Piedmont Lithium). She holds a BS degree in Political Science, and a BS and MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, all from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Ms. Alvord's current experience on multiple boards, background as a leader of industrial businesses, valuable experience in design, engineering, and manufacturing across the global aerospace market, as well as deep operational and supply chain experience make her highly qualified to serve as a director of Albany International.