John S. White was appointed as a member of the Company's Board of Directors on January 4, 2007. Mr. White is currently a consultant in the financial industry. From April 15, 2002 to December 31, 2006, he was a member of the senior management team of Royal Alliance, a unit of AIG group of companies, holding various positions, including directing the firm's external and internal communications, providing analytical support and strategic planning to the chief executive officer, and directing the sales practices of the firm's more than 2,000 registered representatives. Prior to April 15, 2002, Mr. White was President of DCC Securities Corporation, a NASD member securities trading firm which he founded in 1991. Mr. White is a certified public accountant. |