Mr. Nichols, 67, has served as a director since June 1978. Mr. Nichols is a private investor. He was President, from May 1974 through 2000, of Nichols Industries, Inc., a diversified holding company. Mr. Nichols is a director of Jordan Industries, Inc., a public company, of which we beneficially own approximately 10.1% of the common stock, which owns and manages manufacturing companies. |