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7
(ITEM 1) ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
What is the makeup of the Board of Directors?
Our Board of Directors currently consists of 11 members. Peter A. Bassi has decided to retire from service and
not seek re-election. Thomas R. Hudson Jr. was not nominated by our Board of Directors for re-election. Each of
our other nine directors has been nominated for re-election together with a new nominee. Accordingly, when
Messrs. Bassi’s and Hudson’s terms expire on June 24, 2009, our Board of Directors will be reduced to ten
members.
Nominees for Election
The Board of Directors proposes that the following nominees be elected. If elected, each nominee will serve a
one-year term expiring at the 2010 Annual Meeting and until such director’s successor has been duly elected and
qualified. Each of the nominees has consented to serve, if elected. Unless contrary instructions are given, the proxy
holders named on the enclosed proxy card will vote for the election of these nominees. If any nominee becomes
unavailable to serve as a director, the proxy holders will vote for the election of any substitute nominee designated
by the Board.
The nominees standing for election are:
Jane Scaccetti Director since 2002
Ms. Scaccetti, 55, a CPA, is the Chief Executive Officer of Drucker & Scaccetti PC, a public accounting and
business advisory firm, of which she has a been a principal since 1990. Ms. Scaccetti serves as a director of
Nutrition Management Services Company.
John T. Sweetwood Director since 2002
Mr. Sweetwood, 61, is a principal and the President of Woods Investment, LLC, a private real estate investment
firm. From 1995 through 2002, Mr. Sweetwood served as an officer, and ultimately as President of The Americas,
of Six Continents Hotels (currently, Intercontinental Hotels Group), a division of Six Continents PLC (currently
IHG PLC) that operates hotels under the InterContinental, Crown Plaza, Holiday Inn and other brands.
M. Shân Atkins Director since 2004
Ms. Atkins, 52, a CPA and Chartered Accountant, is Managing Director of Chetrum Capital LLC, a private
investment firm. From 1996 through 2001, Ms. Atkins served as an officer, and ultimately as Executive Vice
President – Strategic Initiatives, of Sears Roebuck & Co. Ms. Atkins serves as a director of Shoppers Drug Mart
Corporation, Spartan Stores, Inc. and Tim Hortons Inc.
Robert H. Hotz Director since 2005
Mr. Hotz, 64, is Senior Managing Director, Co-Head of Investment Banking, a member of the Operating
Committee and Co-Chairman of Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, Inc, where he has been employed since 2002.
Mr. Hotz serves as a director of Universal Health Services, Inc.
James A. Mitarotonda Director since August 2006 Chairman of the Board since July 2008
Mr. Mitarotonda, 54, is the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Barington Capital
Group, L.P., an investment firm that he co-founded in 1991. Mr. Mitarotonda served as the President and Chief
Executive Officer of Dynabazaar, Inc. from May 2006 until April 2007 and January 2004 until December 2004.
Mr. Mitarotonda also served as the Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman of L Q Corporation, Inc. from
April 2003 until May 2004 and as its sole Chief Executive Officer from May 2004 until October 2004. Mr.
Mitarotonda serves as a director of A. Schulman, Inc., Griffon Corporation and Sielox, Inc.