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Charles G. Phillips (Independent Director, Lead Director) has been a Director since November 2000, serving on the Audit Committee since that time and on the Compensation Committee since May 2002. Mr. Phillips is the Chief Operating Officer of, and a partner in, Prentice Capital Management, LLC, an investment management firm. Mr. Phillips additionally serves on the boards of directors of Champs Entertainment, Inc., and MTM Corp.
Mr. Phillips retired from Gleacher & Co., an investment banking and management firm, where he was a managing director from 1991 to 2002 and served as President from 1998-2001. Prior to joining Gleacher & Co., Mr. Phillips was a senior executive at three leading investment banks, including Morgan Stanley from 1978 to 1987 where he was a managing Director and member of the Investment Banking Operating Committee. Additionally, Mr. Phillips has served on the boards of several public and private companies and private investment funds. | 