Thomas A. Hough
Experience
Thomas A. Hough has served as a Director since 2016 and is Chairman of the Audit Committee. Mr. Hough is currently an Independent Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee for Bain Capital Private Credit. Mr. Hough was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Arena Brands, Inc. and Lucchese, Inc., manufacturers and marketers of western boots, apparel and accessories headquartered in El Paso, TX, from October 2001 until retiring in July 2015. Mr. Hough’s direct responsibilities in such positions included accounting, finance, credit and collections, treasury, human resources, information technology, legal, and real estate. Prior to that, he worked primarily as a CFO for a number of companies including Vectrix Business Solutions, Inc., Jamba Juice Company, Chief Auto Parts, Inc., Roy Rogers Restaurants, and Peoples Drug Stores, Inc. Mr. Hough previously worked at Deloitte & Touche for thirteen years where he performed primarily audit services.
He was, most recently through September 2021, an independent director, audit committee member and chair of the finance committee and investment committee for the National Kidney Foundation.
Education
Mr. Hough received a B.A. in administrative studies from Rowan University and subsequently received his certification as a CPA.
