Houston Wire & Cable Company - Board of Directors

Board of Directors

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William H. Sheffield
Chairman of the Board: Mr. Sheffield was appointed Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2012. He is a corporate director and serves on the boards of directors of Ontario Power Generation Inc., Canada Post Corporation and Velan Inc. Mr. Sheffield served as Chief Executive Officer of Sappi Fine Paper from 2001 until 2003. With his knowledge of complex issues surrounding global companies and his understanding of what makes businesses work effectively and efficiently, Mr. Sheffield provides valuable insight to our board and offers particular expertise in labor relations, critical end user markets and board governance issues. He holds a MBA and a BSc, and is recognized as a Certified Professional Director by the National Association of Corporate Directors in the United States and the Institute of Corporate Directors in Canada.

Member of the Nominating and Governance Committee
Member of the Compensation Committee
Michael T. Campbell
Director: Mr. Campbell has been a member of the board of advisors of Lee Truck Equipment, Inc. (d/b/a Casper's Truck Equipment) since July 2007. He performed project work as a financial and accounting consultant both individually and with Resources Connection from January 2003 to December 2005. Mr. Campbell served in the technical support department of the National Office of Deloitte & Touche LLP, and he was the lead technical accounting and auditing partner in the Denver office prior to his retirement in June 2001. Mr. Campbell is a Certified Public Accountant and holds an M.B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and a B.S. degree from the United States Military Academy. As a result of this experience, he has significant expertise with the financial reporting issues facing the Company, including SEC reporting and internal control design and implementation. Mr. Campbell also has extensive experience with mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets transactions. Mr. Campbell is recognized as a Certified Professional Director in the United States by the National Association of Corporate Directors.

Chair of the Audit Committee
Member of the Nominating and Governance Committee
Ian Stewart Farwell
Director: Prior to his retirement in April 2008, Mr. Farwell held various positions at Rheem Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of central heating and cooling products, including President of the Water Heater and HVAC Divisions, Chief Operating Officer and most recently President & CEO. He now serves as Special Advisor to Rheem's Board of Directors and Senior Management. His prior experience also includes serving on the board of various trade associations and Chairman of the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association. With more than thirty years experience in global manufacturing and distribution operations, including of products with a high copper content, Mr. Farwell provides critical insight into the operational requirements of our Company and its end user customers and, in particular, managing the risks presented by fluctuating commodity prices. Mr. Farwell is recognized as a Certified Professional Director in the United States by the National Association of Corporate Directors.

Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee
Peter M. Gotsch
Director: Mr. Gotsch has been the managing member of Ellipse Capital LLC, a private equity firm, since June 2008. Prior to that, Mr. Gotsch was a member of Code Hennessy & Simmons LLC, since 1989. He holds a B.A. degree from St. Olaf College and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. He currently serves as a director of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. and was a director of The Hillman Companies, Inc. until its acquisition by private investors in 2010. As a result of these and other experiences, as well as his over 14 years as a member of our board, Mr. Gotsch has a depth of experience in a variety of distribution businesses and expertise in the specialty wire and cable business. Mr. Gotsch is recognized as a Certified Professional Director in the United States by the National Association of Corporate Directors.

Member of the Audit Committee
Chair of the Compensation Committee
James L. Pokluda III
Director: Mr. Pokluda was appointed President in May 2011 and assumed the role as Chief Executive Officer and Director effective January 1, 2012. Previously, he served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing from 2007 to 2011. From 1995 to 2007, Mr. Pokluda held multiple senior leadership and management positions in general management, merchandising, supply chain, acquisitions, marketing and sales. Mr. Pokluda joined the Company in 1987 as an Account Manager.

Over the past 24 years, Mr. Pokluda has a demonstrated history of substantial contributions to the Company including the construction and leadership of our long-term growth plan, implementation of the National Service Center, the commercialization of our private branded products, co-leadership of the initial public offering in 2006 and add-on offering in 2007 and acquisitions. Mr. Pokluda served on the Board of Directors of Houston Electrical League (HEL) for several years, is an affiliate member of the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), and a graduate of the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University.
Wilson B. Sexton
Director: Mr. Sexton has been the Chairman of the Board and a director of Pool Corp., a wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment and leisure products, since 1993. From January 1999 to May 2001, Mr. Sexton also served as Chief Executive Officer of Pool Corp. He is currently on the Board of Directors of Pool Corp. and Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. Mr. Sexton is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University and is recognized as a Certified Professional Director in the United States by the National Association of Corporate Directors. As chairman and former chief executive officer of Pool Corp., Mr. Sexton understands well the issues facing executive management of a public corporation. He has a strong financial acumen and extensive managerial experience, having led Pool Corp., another wholesale distribution company, through a period of significant growth.

Member of the Audit Committee
Member of the Compensation Committee
Scott L. Thompson
Director: Mr. Thompson has been the President & CEO of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, a NYSE-listed company engaged in the rental car industry, since October 2008 and was appointed Chairman of the Board in December, 2011. Mr. Thompson was a founder of Group 1 Automotive, Inc, a specialty retailer in the automotive retailing industry, where he served as the CFO and Treasurer from 1996 until 2004. Mr. Thompson also serves on the board of directors of Conn's, Inc. Mr. Thompson is a Certified Public Accountant and is recognized as a Certified Professional Director in the United States by the National Association of Corporate Directors. As Chief Executive Officer of Dollar Thrifty, Mr. Thompson successfully led that company through a financial turnaround and return to profitability. Mr. Thompson's business experience, proven leadership and financial expertise have increased the effectiveness of our board.

Member of the Nominating and Governance Committee