Trustees

Robert D. Rogers

Mr. Robert D. Rogers was named Chairman of the Board for Texas Industries, Inc. in October of 2004. His election to Chairman of the Board followed a career as CEO and President of TXI. He retired as CEO in 2004.

Mr. Rogers was President and CEO of TXI for 34 years. His leadership helped the company grow from annual revenues of $82,742,000 in 1970 to over $1.6 billion in 2004. He was instrumental in the Company's national growth through business expansions from California to Virginia. In the early 70's, Mr. Rogers helped in the creation of Chaparral Steel which was later merged with TXI in 1997.

Mr. Rogers is a Director of CNF Transportation, Inc. and is a member of the Executive Board for the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. He also served as Chairman for both the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (1984-1986) and the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce (1986-1988).

He graduated from Yale University in 1958 and received his MBA from Harvard University in 1962.

TXI is the largest producer of cement in Texas and a major producer in California. It is also the second-largest producer of structural steel beams in North America, and a significant supplier of steel bar, aggregate and concrete products. In addition, TXI is a leading North American recycling company.

He is married to Margaret Rogers.