Howell Lykes Ferguson

Howell L. Ferguson served as Chairman and CEO of Lykes Bros. Inc. from 1999 to 2011 when he retired as CEO; he continues to serve as Chairman of the Board. He has been a member of the Board of Directors since 1975. He has practiced law in federal and state courts and administrative agencies in Florida, concentrating in administrative law, constitutional law, environmental, and employment issues. Mr. Ferguson served as an assistant attorney general of Florida from 1971 to 1972 and as an assistant to Florida Governor Reubin Askew from 1973 to 1974. He is a graduate of Yale University, the University of Florida College of Law, and the London School of Economics. Mr. Ferguson has served as a member of the Florida Energy & Climate Commission, the National Council of the Environmental Defense Fund, the Leadership Council of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, and numerous civic organizations.