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A. Investor who has a multi-million-dollar joint venture with the CEO and CFO.
B. Community member who receives annual large consulting contracts from XYZ.
C. Retired controller of a Fortune 500 company.
D. Community member who has already served on the board for 15 years.


Answer: C

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