Ray Robinson
Independent
Director Since: 2005
Committees: Corporate Governance and Public Responsibility; Finance
Select Business Experience:
Non-executive Chairman of the board of directors of Progressive Leasing, Inc.
following its spin-off from Aaron’s Inc. (“Aaron’s”) (2020-Present)
Non-executive Chairman of the board of directors of Aaron’s, Inc., a
lease-to-own retailer (2014-2020)
Director and non-executive Chairman of Citizens Trust Bank, a privately-held
African American-owned bank, and its affiliated holding company (2003-present)
Held several executive positions at AT&T from 1968-2003, including President
of the Southern Region, its largest region, President and Chief Executive
Officer of AT&T Tridom, Vice President of Operations for AT&T Business
Customer Care, Vice President of AT&T Outbound Services and Vice
President of AT&T Public Relations
Current Public Company Directorships
Progressive Leasing, Inc., following its spin-off from Aaron’s, Inc. (2020-Present)
Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure, a public company that invests in
transportation infrastructure and equipment (2015-Present)
Acuity Brands, Inc., a public lighting solutions company (2001-Present)
Past Public Company Directorships
Aaron’s, Inc. (2002-2020)
Avnet, Inc. (2000-2017)
Citizens Bancshares Corporation (deregistered as a public company in 2017)
RailAmerica Inc. (2009-2011)
Other Leadership Experience and Service:
Member of the board of directors of the Georgia Aquarium; Vice Chairman of the
East Lake Community Foundation; and member of the board of trustees of the
University of Denver.
Key Experience/Director Qualifications:
Extensive technology, banking, communications, strategic and executive leadership
and marketing experience, as well as experience serving as a public company
director.