Timothy M. Aitken has served as chairman of the board of our company since January 1997 and as chief executive officer of our company since November 2004. He also served as chief executive officer of our company from January 1997 to January 2004. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Aitken served as an independent consultant to the healthcare industry from 1995 to 1997. From June 1995 to November 1995, Mr. Aitken served as the vice chairman and president of Apria Healthcare Group, Inc., a California-based home healthcare company. He also served as chairman of the board of Omnicare plc from September 1993 until its acquisition by our company. From 1990 to 1995, Mr. Aitken served as chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Abbey Healthcare Group Inc., a predecessor of Apria Healthcare Group, Inc. |