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PROPOSAL 1—ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Klaus Eppler
Klaus Eppler, 85, has been a pensioned partner in the law firm of Proskauer Rose LLP, counsel to the Company, since 2001.
Mr. Eppler was an equity partner of Proskauer Rose LLP from 1965 to 2001, when he ceased active partnership with
responsibilities for clients. He has been a director of the Company since 1992 and has served as outside Lead Director since
2002. Mr. Eppler has served as a director of one or more retailers, including publicly traded retailers, continuously for over 35
years. Throughout his career as a practicing attorney, he represented numerous public companies or their boards of
directors, including many retail companies. Among other things, Mr. Eppler brings to the Board his experience with a wide
variety of retailers.
Patrick R. Gaston
Patrick Gaston, 58, is Chief Executive Officer of Gaston Consulting. From January 2013 through February 2016, he was
President of the Western Union Foundation, which supports education and disaster relief efforts throughout the world with the
support of the Western Union Company. From January to December 2012, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Gastal
Networks, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in corporate social responsibility initiatives. From January to December 2011,
he served a one-year term as Executive in Residence and Senior Advisor with the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund to support the
rebuilding efforts in Haiti. Until January 2011, Mr. Gaston was President of the Verizon Foundation since 2003. Prior to
assuming that position, Mr. Gaston held a variety of management positions at Verizon Communications Inc. and its
predecessors since 1984, including positions in operations, marketing, human resources, strategic planning and government
relations. He has been a director of the Company since 2007. Among other things, Mr. Gaston brings to the Board
experience with respect to very large and complex public companies as well as extensive experience with other local,
national and international organizations through his non-profit work.
Jordan Heller
Jordan Heller, 55, has been President of Heller Wealth Advisors LLC, a provider of financial advisory services, since 2008.
Mr. Heller was previously a partner with The Schonbraun McCann Group LLP from 2005 to 2008. Prior to joining The
Schonbraun McCann Group, Mr. Heller was a Managing Director at American Economic Planning Group. He has been a
director of the Company since 2003. Mr. Heller is also a director of Equity One, Inc., a shopping center developer and owner.
Among other things, Mr. Heller brings to the Board experience in and knowledge of various financial matters. He is a certified
public accountant, chartered financial analyst and Certified Financial Planner™, and serves as an ‘‘audit committee financial
expert’’ on the Company’s Audit Committee.
Victoria A. Morrison
Victoria A. Morrison, 63, has been the Executive Vice President & General Counsel of Edison Properties, LLC, a diversified
real estate company, since 2007. Ms. Morrison was previously practicing law as a partner in the law firm of Riker, Danzig,
Scherer, Hyland & Perretti LLP since 1986. She has been a director of the Company since 2001. Among other things,
Ms. Morrison brings to the Board experience in and knowledge of real estate law and transactions.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS VOTE
FOR THE ELECTION OF THE TEN NOMINEES AS DIRECTORS.
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