Mr. Ellen retired as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., in July 2018, having served in that capacity since 2010. Prior to his work with Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Mr. Ellen served for almost eight years as the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President - Finance of Snap-on Inc. Mr. Ellen began his career with the international accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers in Chicago.

Mr. Ellen was appointed to the Eagle Materials' Board of Directors in June 2013, and currently serves as Chair of our Audit Committee. With more than 25 years of broad experience, Mr. Ellen brings with him an exceptional management, finance and audit background.