C. Howard Nye — Director at Cree

Mr. C. Howard Nye, also known as Ward, has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. since January 1, 2010 and August 10, 2006 respectively. Mr. Nye serves as President of Aggregates Business at Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. since 2010. He serves as Chairman of Magnesia Specialties Business at Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. since 2007. He served as the Chief Operating Officer of Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. from August 10, 2006 to 2009. He has 13 years of experience in the aggregates industry. He served as an Executive Vice President of Hanson Aggregates North America. He served as President of Hanson Aggregates East from 2000 to 2003 with operating responsibility for over 150 facilities in 12 states with annual revenue of more than $500 million. He served as Vice President Business Development for Hanson Building Materials America from 1997 to 2000. He began his career in the aggregates industry as General Counsel for Hanson Aggregates East with additional responsibility for environmental and safety and health. Mr. Nye serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Magnesia Specialties Business. Mr. Nye has been the Chairman of the Board at Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. since May 22, 2014. He has been the Chairman of the Board of National Stone, Sand And Gravel Association since March 19, 2013 and has been its Director since January 2010. He has been a Director at Cree, Inc. since October 2015. He has been a Director of Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. since January 1, 2010. He serves as a Director Romeo Guest Associates, Inc. He serves as a Director of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). He serves as a Member of the Duke University Alumni Board. He was a Gubernatorial appointee to the North Carolina Mining Commission. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Duke University in 1984. Mr. Nye also holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Wake Forest University in 1987.