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R. Gerald Bennett has served as a member of our board of directors since November 29, 2005. Mr. Bennett has nearly 40 years of experience in the petroleum and related industries. From July 2000 until March 2005, he served as President and CEO of Total Safety, Inc., a safety services provider to the energy industry. From June 1996 until November 1999, he worked for Equitable Resources, Inc. as President and CEO of ERI Supply and Logistics where he directed oil and gas exploration, midstream operations, and wholesale marketing efforts. During his career, Mr. Bennett has served as President of Enron Gas Services, Chairman and CEO of Houston Pipeline Company, President and COO of Perry Gas Companies, Vice President of Parker Drilling Company, and Manager of Gas Activities for Conoco, Inc. Mr. Bennett is currently a Director of the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Board, a Texas based not-for-profit healthcare system, and Chairman of the Memorial Hermann Hospital Board. Mr. Bennett is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering and Management, and a graduate of The Harvard Business School Program for Management Development. | 