Arden L. Shisler has been Chairman of the Board since June 2003 and a director of the Company since November 1996. He has been Chairman of the Board since June 2003 and a director since May 2002 of Nationwide Life Insurance Company and Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company. He is a director and Chairman of the Board of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company and Nationwide Corporation. He also serves as trustee for the following registered investment companies: Gartmore Mutual Funds since February 2000 and Gartmore Variable Insurance Trust since July 2000. Mr. Shisler was a consultant to K & B Transport, Inc., a trucking firm in Dalton, Ohio, from January 2003 to December 2004. Previously, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of K & B Transport, Inc. from January 1992 to January 2003, and Chief Operating Officer from April 1986 to January 1992. |