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Mr. Gilbert has served as a Class I Independent Director since June 2003. Mr. Gilbert’s current term as Director expires in 2006. From 1968 until his retirement in December 2002, Mr. Gilbert practiced law with the international law firm of Hogan and Hartson L.L.P. Mr. Gilbert’s legal and business expertise includes international trade, national trade associations, and various areas of consumer products. From 1968 to 1999, Mr. Gilbert served as General Counsel to the Direct Selling Association, a national trade association of leading firms that manufacture and distribute goods and services directly to consumers. Mr. Gilbert was the recipient of the "Hall of Fame Award," which is the Direct Selling Association’s highest honor. Mr. Gilbert also served as General Counsel to the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations and the Tropical Forest Foundation. Mr. Gilbert served in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1956 to 1992 and was promoted to Rear Admiral (Two Stars), the top ranking officer in the Naval Reserve JAG Corps. During his distinguished military service, Mr. Gilbert received numerous awards, including the "Legion of Merit". Mr. Gilbert is also a Past National President of the Federal Bar Association. Mr. Gilbert received a B.A. from Denison University in Granville, Ohio and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mr. Gilbert is a member of the State Bars of Virginia and the District of Columbia, and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. | 