Mr. Stephen R. Hardis, age 71, has been a Director of the Company since November 1996. In July 2000, Mr. Hardis retired as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Corporation, which he joined in 1979 as Executive Vice President Finance and Administration. He was elected Vice Chairman and designated Chief Financial and Administrative Officer in 1986. He became Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Corporation in September 1995 and Chairman in January 1996. Mr. Hardis also serves as a director of American Greetings Corporation, Axcelis Technologies, Inc., Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Nordson Corporation, The Progressive Corporation and STERIS Corporation. |