COUSINS PROPERTIES INC 10-K

Item 3. Legal Proceedings We are subject to various legal proceedings, claims, and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, some of which are expected to be covered by liability insurance. Management makes assumptions and estimates concerning the likelihood and amount of any potential loss relating to these matters using the latest information available. We record a liability for litigation if an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. If an unfavorable outcome is probable and a reasonable estimate of the loss is a range, we accrue the best estimate within the range. If no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, we accrue the minimum amount within the range. If an unfavorable outcome is probable but the amount of the loss cannot be reasonably estimated, we disclose the nature of the litigation and indicate that an estimate of the loss or range of loss cannot be made. If an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and the estimated loss is material, we disclose the nature and estimate of the possible loss of the litigation. We do not disclose information with respect to litigation where an unfavorable outcome is considered to be remote or where the estimated loss would not be material. Based on current expectations, such matters, both individually and in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, results of operations, business, or financial condition. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures Not applicable. 22 Table of Contents Item X. Information about our Executive Officers The Executive Officers of the Registrant, as of the date hereof, are as follows: Name Age Office Held M. Colin Connolly 46 President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Gregg D. Adzema 58 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer J. Kennedy Hicks 39 Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director Richard G. Hickson IV 48 Executive Vice President, Operations John S. McColl 60 Executive Vice President, Development Pamela F. Roper 49 Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary Jeffrey D. Symes 57 Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Family Relationships There are no family relationships among the Executive Officers or Directors. Term of Office The term of office for all officers expires at the annual stockholders’ meeting. The Board retains the power to remove any officer at any time. Business Experience Mr. Connolly was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President by the Company's Board of Directors in January 2019. From July 2017 to December 2018, Mr. Connolly served as President and Chief Operating Officer. From July 2016 to July 2017, Mr. Connolly served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. From December 2015 to July 2016, Mr. Connolly served as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer. From May 2013 to December 2015, Mr. Connolly served as Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Adzema was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in November 2010. Ms. Hicks was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director in December 2022. From October 2020 to December 2022, Ms. Hicks served as Executive Vice President of Investments. Ms. Hicks joined Cousins in November 2018 as Senior Vice President of Investments. Prior to Cousins, Ms. Hicks worked at Eastdil Secured, a real estate investment banking firm, where she served in a variety of roles from 2010 to 2018, including Managing Director. Mr. Hickson was appointed Executive Vice President of Operations in October 2018. Mr. Hickson joined Cousins in September 2016 as Senior Vice President responsible for Asset Management. Mr. McColl was appointed Executive Vice President in December 2011. From February 2010 to December 2011, Mr. McColl served as Executive Vice President-Development, Office Leasing and Asset Management. From May 1997 to February 2010, Mr. McColl served as Senior Vice President. Ms. Roper was appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in February 2017. From October 2012 to February 2017, Ms. Roper served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. From February 2008 to October 2012, Ms. Roper served as Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary. Mr. Symes joined the Company in February 2020 and was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer in March 2020. From April 2018 to January 2020, Mr. Symes served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of a private company and was employed by RLJ Lodging Trust, a public REIT, from September 2017 to March 2018. 23 Table of Contents PART II