J. Steven Whisler is on the board of Brunswick Corp., CSX Corp., National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and Trigg-CM Russell Foundation, Inc and Member of National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum.

In the past he occupied the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Phelps Dodge Corp. and President for Phelps Dodge Mining Co.

Mr. Whisler received an undergraduate degree from The University of Colorado, a graduate degree from Colorado School of Mines, a graduate degree from Colorado State University and a graduate degree from Sturm College of Law.