Mr. Nielsen has served as a director since October 2013, having previously served as a trustee of Colonial Properties Trust from 1993 to October 2013.
Mr. Nielsen served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. from 2003 until 2023. Mr. Nielsen also served as Chief Executive Officer of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. from 1991 until his planned retirement in 2016. Mr. Nielsen joined the company in 1979 and held a variety of operational and managerial positions until his appointment as President in 1990.