D. Rick Lowes is Vice President and Controller, USG Corporation.

Mr. Lowes graduated with a Bachelor's degree from McMaster University. He also holds a Master's degree in Business from McMaster.

His previous assignments include Vice President and Treasurer, USG Corporation; Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, CGC Inc. (CGC), USG's Canadian subsidiary; Vice President and Treasurer, CGC; and Director of Finance, CGC. Mr. Lowes joined United States Gypsum Company in 1985.

Before joining CGC, Mr. Lowes held the position of Supervisor at Price Waterhouse LLP.

Mr. Lowes is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants; the Financial Executives Institute; and the Treasury Managers Association.

Rick can be reached at (312) 606-3967.