Independent Director Age: 66 Director Since: August 2019 Committees: Audit (Chair), Finance Other Public Boards: None Education: B.S. University of Utah (Accounting) Term Expires: 2026 Career Highlights Executive Director of my529 (formerly known as the Utah Educational Savings Plan), offering municipal fund securities, 2004 to 2019. Underlying investments were with Vanguard, Dimensional, PIMCO, Sallie Mae Bank and U.S. Bank. Member of the University of Utah s Investment Advisory Committee, 2018 to 2024 Member of the Board of Directors of the Blue Healthcare Bank, 2007 to 2009 Member of the Board of Directors of Stampin Up!, 2010 to 2016 Member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (Utah Chapter), 2017 to present Walker Institute at Weber State University board of directors, 2012 to 2021 Senior leader and advisor to Utah governors Olene S. Walker and Michael O. Leavitt Senior leader for Utah state government s central accounting office and Utah State Auditor s Office Certified public accountant Qualifications of Particular Relevance to Merit Ms. Ward demonstrated her diverse skills by leading my529 s rapid growth of $950 million to $14 billion assets under management. The Board believes her high standards, strategic foresight and business development fueled that growth. Her cost management, and investment and marketing innovations of a highly regulated product led to year-over-year Gold ratings from Morningstar. The Board believes Ms. Ward has strong career experience, including financial oversight capabilities and leadership of a rapidly growing organization. The Board believes her contributions strengthen the Company s strategic direction while encouraging operational excellence. The Board also recognizes the valuable perspective and significant service Ms. Ward provides to the Company as Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board ( Audit Committee ).