Thomas D. Bell, Jr.

Overview

Thomas D. Bell, Jr. has served as a director since March 2002 and is the Chairman of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and a member of our Audit Committee. Mr. Bell is the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cousins Properties Incorporated, a real estate investment trust. Mr. Bell served as the Vice Chairman of the board of directors and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Cousins Properties Incorporated from January 2001 until December 2006, at which time he assumed the role of Chairman of the Board. Prior to joining Cousins Properties Incorporated, Mr. Bell served as a senior advisor at Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation, overseeing real estate activities. Prior thereto, Mr. Bell spent ten years with Young & Rubicam and retired as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bell currently serves as a director of AGL Resources, Inc.