Enterprise Financial Services Corp Announces Updates to Board of Directors
Enterprise Financial Services Corp (EFSC) announced that four directors will not seek re-election at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders: Robert E. Guest Jr., James M. Havel, Daniel A. Rodriguez, and Eloise E. Schmitz.
Guest, serving since 2002, has been instrumental in the company's growth, particularly as Risk Committee Chair since 2019, guiding EFSC through its $10 billion asset threshold transition. Havel (director since 2014) contributed his financial expertise to the Audit and Risk committees. Rodriguez (Company director since 2022, Bank director since 2016) provided valuable operations and technology insights. Schmitz (Company director since 2017) leveraged her financial services experience across multiple committees.
Board Chairperson Mike DeCola emphasized this change aligns with the company's strategic governance planning and acknowledged the directors' contributions to EFSC's growth and success.
Enterprise Financial Services Corp (EFSC) ha annunciato che quattro direttori non si ricandideranno per le elezioni del 2025 durante l'Assemblea Annuale degli Azionisti: Robert E. Guest Jr., James M. Havel, Daniel A. Rodriguez ed Eloise E. Schmitz.
Guest, in carica dal 2002, è stato fondamentale per la crescita dell'azienda, in particolare come Presidente del Comitato Rischi dal 2019, guidando l'EFSC attraverso la transizione oltre la soglia dei 10 miliardi di dollari di attivi. Havel (direttore dal 2014) ha contribuito con la sua esperienza finanziaria ai comitati di Audit e Rischi. Rodriguez (direttore dell'azienda dal 2022, direttore della banca dal 2016) ha fornito preziose intuizioni sulle operazioni e la tecnologia. Schmitz (direttore dell'azienda dal 2017) ha sfruttato la sua esperienza nei servizi finanziari in diversi comitati.
Il Presidente del Consiglio Mike DeCola ha sottolineato che questo cambiamento si allinea con la pianificazione strategica della governance dell'azienda e ha riconosciuto i contributi dei direttori alla crescita e al successo dell'EFSC.
Enterprise Financial Services Corp (EFSC) anunció que cuatro directores no buscarán la reelección en la Junta Anual de Accionistas de 2025: Robert E. Guest Jr., James M. Havel, Daniel A. Rodriguez y Eloise E. Schmitz.
Guest, que ha estado en el cargo desde 2002, ha sido fundamental para el crecimiento de la empresa, especialmente como Presidente del Comité de Riesgos desde 2019, guiando a EFSC a través de la transición de su umbral de activos de 10 mil millones de dólares. Havel (director desde 2014) aportó su experiencia financiera a los comités de Auditoría y Riesgos. Rodriguez (director de la empresa desde 2022, director del banco desde 2016) proporcionó valiosas perspectivas sobre operaciones y tecnología. Schmitz (directora de la empresa desde 2017) aprovechó su experiencia en servicios financieros en múltiples comités.
El Presidente de la Junta, Mike DeCola, enfatizó que este cambio se alinea con la planificación estratégica de gobernanza de la empresa y reconoció las contribuciones de los directores al crecimiento y éxito de EFSC.
Enterprise Financial Services Corp (EFSC)는 2025년 주주 총회에서 로버트 E. 게스트 주니어, 제임스 M. 하벨, 다니엘 A. 로드리게스, 엘로이즈 E. 슈미츠의 네 명의 이사가 재선에 나서지 않을 것이라고 발표했습니다.
2002년부터 재직 중인 게스트는 2019년부터 리스크 위원회 의장으로서 회사의 성장에 중요한 역할을 해왔으며, EFSC가 100억 달러 자산의 전환을 이끌었습니다. 하벨(2014년부터 이사)은 감사 및 리스크 위원회에 재무 전문성을 기여했습니다. 로드리게스(2022년부터 회사 이사, 2016년부터 은행 이사)는 운영 및 기술에 대한 귀중한 통찰력을 제공했습니다. 슈미츠(2017년부터 회사 이사)는 여러 위원회에서 재무 서비스 경험을 활용했습니다.
이사회 의장인 마이크 디콜라는 이번 변화가 회사의 전략적 거버넌스 계획과 일치한다고 강조하며, 이사들이 EFSC의 성장과 성공에 기여한 바를 인정했습니다.
Enterprise Financial Services Corp (EFSC) a annoncé que quatre administrateurs ne se représenteront pas aux élections lors de l'Assemblée Générale des Actionnaires de 2025 : Robert E. Guest Jr., James M. Havel, Daniel A. Rodriguez et Eloise E. Schmitz.
Guest, en poste depuis 2002, a joué un rôle clé dans la croissance de l'entreprise, notamment en tant que Président du Comité des Risques depuis 2019, guidant l'EFSC à travers la transition de son seuil d'actifs de 10 milliards de dollars. Havel (administrateur depuis 2014) a apporté son expertise financière aux comités d'Audit et de Risques. Rodriguez (administrateur de l'entreprise depuis 2022, administrateur de la banque depuis 2016) a fourni des perspectives précieuses sur les opérations et la technologie. Schmitz (administratrice de l'entreprise depuis 2017) a mis à profit son expérience dans les services financiers au sein de plusieurs comités.
Le Président du Conseil, Mike DeCola, a souligné que ce changement s'inscrit dans la planification stratégique de la gouvernance de l'entreprise et a reconnu les contributions des administrateurs à la croissance et au succès de l'EFSC.
Enterprise Financial Services Corp (EFSC) gab bekannt, dass vier Direktoren sich bei der Hauptversammlung der Aktionäre 2025 nicht zur Wiederwahl stellen werden: Robert E. Guest Jr., James M. Havel, Daniel A. Rodriguez und Eloise E. Schmitz.
Guest, der seit 2002 im Amt ist, war entscheidend für das Wachstum des Unternehmens, insbesondere als Vorsitzender des Risikoausschusses seit 2019, und leitete EFSC durch den Übergang zur Vermögensschwelle von 10 Milliarden Dollar. Havel (Direktor seit 2014) brachte seine finanzielle Expertise in die Ausschüsse für Prüfung und Risiko ein. Rodriguez (Unternehmensdirektor seit 2022, Bankdirektor seit 2016) lieferte wertvolle Einblicke in die Betriebs- und Technologiefragen. Schmitz (Unternehmensdirektorin seit 2017) nutzte ihre Erfahrung im Finanzdienstleistungsbereich in mehreren Ausschüssen.
Der Vorsitzende des Boards, Mike DeCola, betonte, dass diese Veränderung mit der strategischen Governance-Planung des Unternehmens übereinstimmt und erkannte die Beiträge der Direktoren zum Wachstum und Erfolg von EFSC an.
- Planned and orderly board transition aligned with corporate governance strategy
- Directors will remain until 2025 Annual Meeting, ensuring smooth transition
- Loss of significant board experience, particularly Guest's 21-year tenure
- Simultaneous departure of four directors with diverse expertise in risk management, finance, operations, and technology
Mike DeCola, Chairperson of the Board, stated, “The Board is committed to proactive long-term corporate governance strategic planning to benefit the Company and its stockholders and to align the Company’s strategic and operational priorities with its governance structure and practices. The directors who will be concluding their time with our Board as of the Company’s upcoming Annual Meeting have provided years of valuable service to the Company, and we are grateful for all of their contributions to our growth and success. I would like to personally thank Bob, Jim, Dan and Eloise for their commitment and service as members of the Board. The Company has greatly benefited from their individual perspectives and experiences, leaving us well-positioned for continued growth. We wish them all the very best in their future endeavors.”
Robert E. Guest, Jr. (Bob) is a long-serving director of the Company since his appointment to the Board in 2002. Bob has also served as a director on the Board of Directors for the Company’s subsidiary, Enterprise Bank & Trust (the “Bank Board”) since 2022. Bob has served the Company in a variety of committee memberships since his Board appointment. Of note, Bob has served as a member of the Company’s Risk Committee since 2013 and has served as its Chair since 2019. Bob’s leadership of the Risk Committee was instrumental in the Company’s transitions in crossing the
James M. Havel (Jim) has served as a director of the Company since 2014 and a Bank Board director since 2022. Jim’s extensive financial experience and analytical perspective has added substantial value, not only to both Boards, but also to the Audit and Risk committees of the Board, as well as in his prior service on the Nominating & Governance Committee from 2017 through 2022.
Daniel A. Rodriguez (Dan) has served as a Company director since 2022 and a Bank Board director since 2016. Dan’s broad operations and technologies background and thoughtful perspective has contributed substantial value to both Boards as well as the Company’s Audit and Risk Committees.
Eloise E. Schmitz has served as a Company director since 2017 and a Bank Board director from 2015 to 2017 and from 2022 through present. Eloise has leveraged her comprehensive financial background and financial services industry experience to contribute to and further the work of each of the Boards as well as the Audit and Nominating & Governance committees and previously as a member of the Risk Committee from 2017 through 2022.
Mssrs. Guest, Havel and Rodriguez and Ms. Schmitz will continue to serve as directors of the Company and the Bank until our Annual Meeting.
About Enterprise Financial Services Corp
Enterprise Financial Services Corp (Nasdaq: EFSC), with approximately
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