Robert Decherd

Chairman at

Vertical Nerve, Inc.

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Robert William Decherd is currently the Chairman of The Belo Foundation, Vertical Nerve, Inc., and Parks For Downtown Dallas.
He is also a Member-Graduate Council at The Harvard Crimson, Inc. He previously served as the Non-Executive Chairman of Belo Corp.
from 2008 to 2013.
He was also the Chairman of Downtown Dallas, Inc. and a Director at News Media Alliance.
Additionally, he served as an Independent Director at Kimberly-Clark Corp.
from 1996 to 2023.
He is currently a Director at DallasNews Corp.
and has also served as a Director at Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, Inc. and a Member-Visitors Board at The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York.
He was the President of Crimson Services LLC in 1973.
Mr. Decherd obtained his undergraduate degree from Harvard University.

Robert Decherd active positions

Companies	Position	Start
The Harvard Crimson, Inc. The Harvard Crimson, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes daily college newspaper	Corporate Officer/Principal	14/12/2009
The Belo Foundation	Chairman	-
Vertical Nerve, Inc. Vertical Nerve, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides digital marketing solutions	Chairman	-
Parks For Downtown Dallas Parks For Downtown Dallas Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The private company is based in Dallas. Parks For Downtown Dallas, operated by the nonprofit Downtown Parks Conservancy (DDPC), has transformed over 14 acres of former surface parking lots and vacant land into a network of urban neighborhood parks that enhance walkability, greenery, and community life. Key parks include Harwood Park, a nearly 4-acre space featuring playgrounds, sports courts, dog parks, and a pedestrian promenade; a 3.74-acre park opened in 2019 that connects major downtown destinations and incorporates mature live oaks; a 2021 park with design elements like a steel shade structure and technology-enabled public spaces; Civic Garden, a 1.7-acre green space with native plants and an interactive fountain; and Carpenter Park, the largest at 5.75 acres, which integrates recreational amenities with a public art installation by Robert Irwin.	Chairman	-

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Former positions of Robert Decherd

Companies	Position	End
DALLASNEWS A	Chief Executive Officer	11/05/2022
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION	Director/Board Member	19/04/2023
BELO CORP	Chief Executive Officer	07/02/2008
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Downtown Dallas, Inc. Downtown Dallas, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides community development services through management, public policy, advocacy and city planning	Chairman	-

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Private companies	13
Kimberly-Clark Corp. Kimberly-Clark Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures paper based products and provides cleaning solutions	Consumer Non-Durables
Belo Corp. Belo Corp. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Owns and operates television stations and cable news channels	Consumer Services
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
News Media Alliance News Media Alliance Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides newspapers and non-daily newspapers services	Consumer Services
DallasNews Corp. DallasNews Corp. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes and markets newspapers	Consumer Services
Downtown Dallas, Inc. Downtown Dallas, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides community development services through management, public policy, advocacy and city planning	Commercial Services
The Belo Foundation
Crimson Services LLC Crimson Services LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides data, analytics and business intelligence software to hospitals, health systems, and physician clinics	Technology Services
Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, Inc.
The Harvard Crimson, Inc. The Harvard Crimson, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes daily college newspaper	Consumer Services
Vertical Nerve, Inc. Vertical Nerve, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides digital marketing solutions	Commercial Services
Parks For Downtown Dallas Parks For Downtown Dallas Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The private company is based in Dallas. Parks For Downtown Dallas, operated by the nonprofit Downtown Parks Conservancy (DDPC), has transformed over 14 acres of former surface parking lots and vacant land into a network of urban neighborhood parks that enhance walkability, greenery, and community life. Key parks include Harwood Park, a nearly 4-acre space featuring playgrounds, sports courts, dog parks, and a pedestrian promenade; a 3.74-acre park opened in 2019 that connects major downtown destinations and incorporates mature live oaks; a 2021 park with design elements like a steel shade structure and technology-enabled public spaces; Civic Garden, a 1.7-acre green space with native plants and an interactive fountain; and Carpenter Park, the largest at 5.75 acres, which integrates recreational amenities with a public art installation by Robert Irwin.	Commercial Services