Frontdoor Inc. (FTDR) announced that its board unanimously approved the election of Dennis Howard as a director and appointed him to the Audit Committee, effective immediately.
Howard serves as Managing Director, Chief Technology, Operations, and Data Officer for Charles Schwab, where he oversees information technology, data assets, operational transactions, and transformation initiatives. He joined Charles Schwab in September 2014 and served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer from 2016 to 2025.
Before Charles Schwab, Howard worked at Visa Inc. for 12 years, serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. During his tenure at Visa, he held various information technology roles covering enterprise systems, data analytics, and client-facing product development.
"Dennis brings over 30 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity across several consumer-focused businesses," said Bill Cobb, Frontdoor’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Howard holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a master’s degree from Baylor University. He will stand for re-election at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.
Frontdoor provides home warranties and new home builder warranties in the United States, serving more than 2.1 million members through approximately 17,000 service contractors. The company handles approximately 3.8 million service requests annually.