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Jose H. Villarreal was elected a director of First Solar in September 2007. Mr. Villarreal is a partner with the law firm of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and practices primarily in the domestic policy area. Prior to joining Akin Gump Mr. Villarreal served as an assistant attorney general in the Public Finance Division of the Texas Attorney General's office. He was recently elected chairman of the board of directors of the New America Alliance and currently serves on the board of directors of The PMI Group Inc. From 1998 to 2006 he served on the board of directors of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. where he chaired the Compensation Nominating and Governance Committee and served as lead independent director. From October 1993 to May 1999 he served as a presidential appointee to the board of directors of Fannie Mae. He has served as chairman of the board of the National Council of La Raza and as vice chairman of the board of the U.S. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. | 