Doyle R. Simons

Doyle R. Simons (born 1964) is a businessman in the forest products industry. He also has expertise in the following industries: executive compensation, real estate development, corporate finance and strategic planning.[1]

Current executive positions

Simons is Director (since 2012) President and Chief Executive Officer (since 2013) of Temple-Inland. His total compensation for 2013 was: $4,186,797.[2]

Employment history

Before his current position at the firm, Simons was Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Temple-Inland. He has been with the firm since 1992, during which time he has held a variety of positions, including that of corporate attorney.[3] Before that, he worked at Hutcheson and Grundy, L.L.P. in banking and real estate law.

Board memberships

Simons is on the Board of Directors at Fiserv, Inc., the Board of Visitors at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas, the Weyerhaeuser Board of Directors, the Advisory Board at the Baylor University Henkamer School of Business, the Advisory Council at the College of Natural Sciences and Texas Memorial Museum at the University of Texas.

Recognitions

In 2009, Simons was selected as RSI’s North American CEO of the Year in the paper and forest products industry. He was the youngest CEO to receive the award.[4]

Chairman of the Board of Directors at Temple-Inland, Chuck Williamson said: "As former CEO and chairman of Temple-Inland, Doyle has a proven track record of driving performance to achieve results. He has deep experience in the forest products industry, broad business and functional expertise and a passion for operational excellence. I know he will bring tremendous energy, vision and leadership to Weyerhaeuser as the company continues to optimize its assets, increase efficiency and pursue sustainable growth… I look forward to the continued value he will bring to the company as a board member during the transition period over the next several months, and I wish him well in his retirement.”[5]

Education

Simons a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas. He graduated the Stanford University Executive Program. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Senior Officers". Weyerhaeuser. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  2. ↑ "Doyle Simons - Forbes Profile". Forbes. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  3. ↑ "Doyle R. Simons to Speak at First Friday Luncheon – June 5th". Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  4. ↑ Mies, Will. "North American CEO of the year: Doyle R. Simons, chairman and CEO of Temple-Inland". RISI. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  5. ↑ McAuley, Kathryn. "Doyle Simons Appointed President And CEO of Weyerhaeuser Company". Weyerhauser. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  6. ↑ Freitas, Jennifer. "Doyle R. Simons of Temple-Inland Wins RISI's North American CEO of the Year Award". PR Newswire. Retrieved 20 November 2014.