Hughes has run his 73-year-old family-founded construction materials company since 1972 when he inherited the leadership from his father, Harry, and uncle, Russell Hughes.
Other outside directors at Darden are Leonard Berry, marketing professor, Texas A&M University; Odie Donald, past president, DirectTV; Julius Erving II, vice president, RDV Sports and executive vice president, Orlando Magic; Michael Rose, chairman, Midaro Investments Inc.; Maria Sastre, vice president, Royal Caribbean International; Jack A. Smith, past chairman, The Sports Authority; and Rita Wilson, past president, Allstate Indemnity Co.
Darden directors from its corporate staff are Joe Lee, chairman/CEO, Darden; Brad Blum, president, Olive Garden Restaurants; Dick Rivera, president, Red Lobster Restaurants; and Blaine Sweatt, president, Darden New Business Development.
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