Company: RNST
Filing Date: 2025-03-12
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0000715072-25-000085
Chunk: 36

Company: RENASANT CORP
Filing Date: 2025-03-12
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 36
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 of individuals who possess the integrity, education, work ethic and ability to work with others necessary to oversee our business effectively and to represent the interests of all shareholders, including the qualities listed in the Corporate Governance and the Board of Directors section under the heading “Director Selection and Diversity” above.

| Name                  |     | Age |     | Background, Experience, Qualifications and Skills                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| Gary D. Butler, Ph.D. 
 Director since 2020   |     |  54 |     | Background:Dr. Butler is the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Camgian Corporation, a recognized leader in developing advanced information technologies that leverage innovations in the areas of signal processing, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Dr. Butler also serves on the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering Board of Visitors.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
 Experience/Qualifications/Skills:Dr. Butler leads a company on the cutting-edge of developing advanced information processing technologies that deliver decision support capabilities in the national security and finance sectors. His background in algorithms and artificial intelligence are invaluable to us as we develop strategies to leverage data collected in our daily operations. Also, Dr. Butler’s expertise in internet and wireless communication-related matters enhance our board’s ability to oversee and advise on our strategies with respect to information technology, cybersecurity and business continuity planning. Finally, in addition to its organic growth, Camgian’s growth has been supported by acquisition. We believe that Dr. Butler’s experience in this regard enables him to provide valuable insights with respect to the opportunities and risks associated with our mergers and acquisitions activity. |
| Donald Clark, Jr.     
 Director since 2017   |     |  75 |     | Background:Mr. Clark is senior counsel at Butler Snow, LLP, the largest law firm based in the State of Mississippi. He served as chairman of the firm for 14 years, ending in December 2019. As a member of the firm’s Public Finance and Incentives Group, Mr. Clark has extensive experience in municipal bonds, economic development incentives and government relations. Mr. Clark was appointed a Renasant director upon the completion of our acquisition of Metropolitan BancGroup, Inc. in July 2017.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
 Experience/Qualifications/Skills:Mr. Clark is highly regarded in the legal profession. As Chairman of Butler Snow, he oversaw the operations of a firm with over 350 attorneys located in 26 offices spread throughout the United States (as well as two international offices