Denise Dickins, Ph.D. , has served as a Board member since 2007. As Professor Emeritus at East Carolina University, Denise brings extensive auditing, accounting and corporate governance expertise to our Board. Prior to her academic career, she worked in varying capacities for Arthur Andersen LLP, including Partner in Charge of the South Florida Audit Division and has served on the board of several publicly traded companies. Her experience as an academic, certified public accountant, and certified internal auditor has equipped her with invaluable skills in chairing our Audit and Compensation Committees. Present Roles : Denise serves as Chair of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee and is a member of the Nominating & Governance Committee.