Independent Age 54 Director since 2020 (5 years of tenure) Professional Experience CFO of Viridon, a company that invests in and manages electric transmission facilities across North America. Former EVP, Chief Innovation Officer and CFO of NiSource Inc., a highly regulated natural gas and electric utilities company serving customers across multiple states. Other Public Board Service None Key Experience and Qualifications Enterprise Oversight: Experience in operational transformation and technological advancement to enhance customer value. As Chief Innovation Officer of NiSource, oversaw innovation focused on delivering safe, reliable and efficient services to customers and communities. Experienced in risk oversight during tenure as CFO of NiSource. Industry Experience: Leadership experience within the heavily regulated utilities industry. Significant risk management responsibilities as CFO of a publicly-traded company and an emerging infrastructure company. Technical Expertise: Significant financial and accounting experience gained as CFO of Viridon and NiSource. In-depth understanding of technological advancements and operational transformation to enhance the customer experience at NiSource Corporate Governance: Sustainability expertise gained through NiSource s transition to a less carbon-intensive business model and Viridon s focus on grid transformation and clean energy solutions. Committee Assignments and Rationale Audit Committee (Chair) Multiple leadership positions with financial oversight responsibility, including as CFO at Viridon and NiSource. Risk and Return Committee Experience evaluating risk exposures and return opportunities as a senior leader in a highly regulated utilities company. Chair of Allstate's Audit Committee. The Chairs of the Risk and Return and Audit Committees are required to be members of both committees, per their respective charters.