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Paul J. Raffin was elected to the Board of Directors in December 2002. Mr. Raffin was promoted to President of Express, Inc., a $2.2 billion division of Limited Brands, in February 2004, after having served as Executive Vice President of Merchandising since 1997. Express operates over 1,100 men’s and women’s fashion stores. Prior thereto he was President, Mail Order of J. Crew from 1995 to 1997, President of Gant, a division of Crystal Brands, from 1994 to 1995 and President of the Colours and Coloursport Division of Colours by Alexander Julian from 1990 to 1994 after being Vice President, General Merchandising Manager from 1986 to 1990. Mr. Raffin began his retailing career at Bloomingdale’s in 1975 and has also held various management positions at Izod Lacoste (Division of General Mills), Merona Sport (Division of Oxford Industries) and Tricots St. Rafael. | 