Brenda J. Gaines
Director/Board Member at SOUTHERN COMPANY GAS
Profile
Brenda J.
Gaines is currently a Director at Southern Company Gas, Southern Company Gas LLC, National Association of Corporate Directors, and The Committee of 200.
She previously served as President & CEO at Diners Club North America, and as an Independent Director at CNA Financial Corp., Federal National Mortgage Association, Nicor, Inc., Office Depot LLC, and Tenet Healthcare Corp.
She also held positions as a Director at Northern Illinois Gas Co., National Director at Smithsonian Institution, and Director at The Economic Club of Chicago and March of Dimes Foundation.
Ms. Gaines holds graduate and undergraduate degrees from Roosevelt University and the University of Illinois, respectively.
Brenda J. Gaines active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN COMPANY GAS | Director/Board Member | 2011-11-30 |
National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia)
 National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Director/Board Member | 2016-12-31 |
The Committee of 200
 The Committee of 200 Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Committee of 200 operates as a membership organization for women entrepreneurs and corporate innovators. | Director/Board Member | - |
Southern Company Gas LLC
 Southern Company Gas LLC Gas DistributorsUtilities Southern Company Gas LLC engages in the marketing and sale of natural gas. The firm operates through the following business segments: Distribution Operations, Retail Operations, Wholesale Services, Midstream Operations, and LNG and Propane. The company was founded in 1858 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Director/Board Member | 2010-12-31 |
Former positions of Brenda J. Gaines
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2019-11-06 |
| FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION | Director/Board Member | 2016-08-30 |
Office Depot LLC
 Office Depot LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Office Depot LLC engages in the provision of office products, services, supplies, and technology solutions. It operates through the following segments: Retail, Business Solutions, and CompuCom. The Retail segment involves in selling merchandise through chain of office supply stores and offers products and services in the categories of supplies, technology, and furniture and other. The Business Solutions segment trades branded and private branded products and services and provides copy and print services. The CompuCom segment comprises procurement, installation, and managing the life cycle of hardware and software businesses; and offers information technology (IT) support services including remote help desk, data centers, and on-site IT professionals. The company was founded by F. Patrick Sher, Stephen Dougherty, and Jack Kopkin in March 1986 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Director/Board Member | 2013-08-20 |
| NICOR INC. | Director/Board Member | 2010-12-31 |
March of Dimes Foundation
 March of Dimes Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services March of Dimes Foundation is a non-profit organization for pregnancy and baby health. The organization works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. March of Dimes Foundation was founded on January 3, 1938 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Director/Board Member | 2008-10-29 |
Training of Brenda J. Gaines
| Roosevelt University | Graduate Degree |
| University of Illinois | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION | Finance |
| FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION | Finance |
| TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Health Services |
| CITIGROUP INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Nicor, Inc.
 Nicor, Inc. Gas DistributorsUtilities Nicor, Inc. provides natural gas distribution services and international shipping services. The company operates through three segments Gas Distribution, Shipping and Wholesale Marketing. Nicor was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Utilities |
Northern Illinois Gas Co.
 Northern Illinois Gas Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Northern Illinois Gas Co. distributes natural gas properties. It also provides natural gas storage and transmission-related services to marketers and other gas distribution companies. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Utilities |
Office Depot LLC
Office Depot LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Office Depot LLC engages in the provision of office products, services, supplies, and technology solutions. It operates through the following segments: Retail, Business Solutions, and CompuCom. The Retail segment involves in selling merchandise through chain of office supply stores and offers products and services in the categories of supplies, technology, and furniture and other. The Business Solutions segment trades branded and private branded products and services and provides copy and print services. The CompuCom segment comprises procurement, installation, and managing the life cycle of hardware and software businesses; and offers information technology (IT) support services including remote help desk, data centers, and on-site IT professionals. The company was founded by F. Patrick Sher, Stephen Dougherty, and Jack Kopkin in March 1986 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Retail Trade |
Southern Company Gas
 Southern Company Gas Gas DistributorsUtilities Southern Company Gas operates as an energy services holding company, which engages in distribution of natural gas. Its business segments include Distribution Operations, Retail Operations, Wholesale Services, and Midstream Operations. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Utilities |
Smithsonian Institution
 Smithsonian Institution Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Smithsonian Institution operates museums and art galleries. It organizes exhibitions on art, music, television and film, science, and history. The firm also preserves and maintains cultural centers, national zoo, and research facilities. The company was founded on August 10, 1846 by James K. Polk and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Consumer Services |
Southern Company Gas LLC
Southern Company Gas LLC Gas DistributorsUtilities Southern Company Gas LLC engages in the marketing and sale of natural gas. The firm operates through the following business segments: Distribution Operations, Retail Operations, Wholesale Services, Midstream Operations, and LNG and Propane. The company was founded in 1858 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Utilities |
National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia)
National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Commercial Services |
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois)
 The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Chicago engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues. It also cultivates the next generation of civic leadership. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
March of Dimes Foundation
March of Dimes Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services March of Dimes Foundation is a non-profit organization for pregnancy and baby health. The organization works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. March of Dimes Foundation was founded on January 3, 1938 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Commercial Services |
The Committee of 200
The Committee of 200 Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Committee of 200 operates as a membership organization for women entrepreneurs and corporate innovators. | Commercial Services |
Diners Club North America
 Diners Club North America Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of Bank of Montreal, Diners Club North America is an American company that offers the Diners Club Card, which has been built over 50 years. The private company is based in NV. The card provides benefits such as superior insurance and the highly acclaimed Club Rewards® Program, making it the gold standard in the industry. Diners Club North America was acquired by BMO Financial Group, Inc. from Citigroup, Inc. on December 31, 2009 for $678 million. | Finance |
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