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Prior to joining the Company in 2005, Mr. Maddox served as Vice President of Finance and Global Controller for Thermadyne Holdings Corporation, a $525 million multinational public manufacturing company headquartered in St. Louis, MO. During his 13 years with Thermadyne Mr. Maddox gained significant experience in merger, acquisition, and divestiture activities having worked on numerous transactions with an aggregate value in excess of $500 million. Mr. Maddox has substantial experience in a variety of financing activities including public debt offerings, senior credit facilities, and leasing arrangements. Prior to joining Thermadyne, Mr. Maddox served for seven years with the international accounting firm of Ernst & Young. While with Ernst & Young, Mr. Maddox worked with companies in a variety of industries including industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, and healthcare. Prior to joining Ernst & Young, Mr. Maddox spent three years with the accounting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick. Mr. Maddox, a CPA, is a graduate of Oklahoma State University earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. | 