Corporate Directors Forum Names Six San Diego Executives 2013 Director Of The Year Honorees

SAN DIEGO, July 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Corporate Directors Forum is recognizing six San Diego directors for their high standards in corporate governance at its annual Director of the Year awards.

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The awards will be presented Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla and will celebrate directors who have made a significant positive contribution in the boardroom and behind the scenes. The directors being recognized are:

• Jack R. Blair, director, NuVasive, honored as Director of the Year for Corporate Governance.
• Greg T. Lucier, president and CEO, Life Technologies, honored as Director of the Year for Enhancement of Economic Value.Also serves on the board of CareFusion.
• Stanley T. Crooke, MD, PhD, chairman and CEO, Isis Pharmaceuticals, honored as Director of the Year for Companies in Transition.
• Jessie J. Knight, Jr., chairman and CEO, San Diego Gas & Electric, honored as Director of the Year for Corporate Citizenship.Also serves on the board of Alaska Airlines.
• Lauree M. Sahba, director, Voices for Children, honored as Director of the Year for Corporate Governance, Not-for-Profit Board. Also is the chief operating officer at the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp.
• Timothy Wollaeger, director, various boards, recognized for Lifetime Achievement in Corporate Governance. 

"Corporate Directors Forum believes better boards make better companies," said Jack Yelverton, Director of the Year chairman. "The 2013 honorees exemplify how leadership, business acumen and adherence to strong governance protocols can make a positive difference in the boardroom and for the companies boards represent."

The Director of the Year Awards dinner is open to the public and ticket prices are $250 per person or $2,000 for a table of 10. Sponsorships are also available. To make reservations, please call 858/455-7930 or e-mail events@directorsforum.com.

Corporate Directors Forum, a 501c(6) located in San Diego, is the largest regional association of corporate directors in the U.S. and offers regular, interactive education programs for directors, officers and business leaders. The organization also hosts "Directors Forum: Directors, Management & Shareholders in Dialogue" every January.  CDF's purpose is to help directors be better directors through director education and peer-to-peer networking.

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SOURCE Corporate Directors Forum