Citizens, Inc. expressed its deepest appreciation to Dr. Robert B. Sloan, Jr. for his extraordinary dedication, visionary guidance, and outstanding contributions over his impressive 16-year tenure as a member of Citizens' Board of Directors. As Dr. Sloan retired from his role at the recently held annual shareholders meeting, the Company recognizes his instrumental role in propelling its growth and transformation from a family-controlled entity to a publicly traded company with independent directors and officers. Joining the Board in 2007, Dr. Sloan has been an invaluable member, serving as the Chairman of the Board from 2016 to 2020.

He has also held the position of Chairman of the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees, while actively participating in the Audit and Executive Committees for an extended period. Furthermore, he played an active role on investment committees at both foundation and trustee levels for the universities he served. Born and raised in Coleman, Texas, Dr. Sloan's formative years were spent in Abilene, where he graduated from Cooper High School.

He pursued his higher education at Baylor University, where he distinguished himself as a notable member of the baseball team. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Art, he continued his academic journey at Princeton Theological Seminary, earning a Master of Divinity. Dr. Sloan further expanded his horizons through post-baccalaate research in church history at the University of Bristol, England, and obtained his Doctor of Theology from the University of Basel, Switzerland.

In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Sloan cherishes his role as a family man alongside his wife Sue, with whom he shares seven adult children and twenty-three grandchildren. He is widely recognized as an accomplished author, communicator, educator, and leader -- roles that he has wholeheartedly embraced throughout his illustrious career.