– USA, IL – Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) today announced the election of Tamra A. Erwin, a leading telecommunications executive, to its board of directors.
With Erwin’s election, the Deere board will have 11 members, 10 of whom are independent, or non-employee, directors.
“We are pleased to welcome a business leader of Tami’s stature to the Deere board,” said John C. May, chairman and CEO. “Her wealth of experience in the telecommunications field will be of particular value as we extend our leadership in smart connected machines and precision technologies. Tami’s background in marketing and customer support is yet another asset she brings to our board.”
About Tamra Erwin
Erwin is executive vice president and CEO of Verizon Business Group, a division of Verizon Communications, Inc. The group headed by Erwin provides services and products for business and government clients around the world and has sales of more than $30 billion.
Originally from Seattle, Washington, Erwin joined Verizon in the late 1980s as a customer service representative. In subsequent years, her positions included chief marketing officer and executive vice president of wireless operations. She serves on the Verizon foundation board and the Paley Media Center board of trustees.
About Deere & Company
Deere & Company is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land – those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich, and build upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter, and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality, built on a tradition of integrity.
For more information, visit www.JohnDeere.com.
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