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Jeffrey C. Smith is a Managing Director in the Private Investments Department at Ramius Capital Group, L.L.C. , an investment management firm, where he is responsible for identifying, analyzing and structuring potential investments for Ramius Capital and the funds it manages. He has been employed by Ramius Capital since January 1998. Prior to joining Ramius Capital, he served as Vice President of Strategic Development and Investor Relations for The Fresh Juice Company, Inc. (NASD:FRSH), a manufacturer and distributor of fresh squeezed and frozen fresh squeezed citrus juices and other non-carbonated beverages, from February 1996 until January 1998. From August 1994 until February 1996, Mr. Smith was a financial analyst in the Mergers and Acquisitions Department at LSG Advisors, a division of Societe General Securities Corporation (now SG Cowen & Co., LLC). Mr. Smith received a B.S. in Economics with concentrations in finance and accounting from the Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania. | 