James A. Wier, Director. Mr. Wier has served as a director of Holdings and Stanadyne since October 29, 2004. He has served as the financial expert on the Audit Committees for both Holdings and Stanadyne since January 24, 2005. Mr. Wier was President and Chief Executive Officer of Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. until July 7, 2005. Prior to joining Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. in 1999, Mr. Wier held a number of key positions in Briggs & Stratton Corporation including, since 1989, Executive Vice President of Operations. Mr. Wier received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Mr. Wier has postgraduate work at the University of Northern Illinois and is a CPA. Mr. Wier is also a Director of Singer Mfg. On July 15, 2005, Mr. Wier became a principal with Kohlberg & Company. |