About

Alexander R. Fischer has served as an independent director since 2014 and chairs the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee.

He is the founder of Alex R. Fischer and Company, a strategic advisory firm, operating in that capacity since 2021, and is a Partner with The New Albany Company. From 2009 to 2021 he was President and CEO of the Columbus Partnership, from 2002 to 2009 he worked in multiple roles at Battelle Memorial Institute (including Senior Vice President for Business and Commercialization), and from 1997 to 2002 he served as Commissioner of Economic Development, Deputy Governor and Chief of Staff for the State of Tennessee.

Mr. Fischer holds a B.S. in Economics and Public Administration and a Master of Science in Urban Planning and Economic Development, both from the University of Tennessee.

Roles

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Independent Director · Current role
2014–present
Columbus Partnership
President and CEO
2009-2021
Battelle Memorial Institute
Senior Vice President for Business and Commercialization (and other roles)
2002-2009
State of Tennessee
Commissioner of Economic Development, Deputy Governor and Chief of Staff
1997-2002

External Roles

Alex R. Fischer and Company
Founder
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The New Albany Company
Partner
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CoreCivic (NYSE: CXW)
Director
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Board member
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White Oak Partners
Board member
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Andelyn Biosciences
Board member
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Columbus Downtown Development Corporation
Board member
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Director Compensation

FY 2026
Fees earned or paid in cash
$120,000
Stock awards
$127,215
Total compensation
$247,215

Also at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

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