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left to right: Scott S. Cowen, Elizabeth Cuthbert Millett, Thomas E. Clarke, Michael A. Todman, William D. M arohn, M ark D. Ketchum,
Gordon R. Sullivan, Steven J. Strobel, Cynthia A. Montgomery, Michael T. Cowhig, Raymond G. Viault
board of directors
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Scott S. Cowen has been the President of Tulane University and Seymour S. Goodman
Memorial Professor of Business since July 1998. From 1984 through July 1998,
Dr. Cowen served as Dean and Albert J. Weatherhead, III Professor of Management,
Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University. Prior to his
departure in 1998, Dr. Cowen had been associated with Case Western Reserve
University in various capacities since 1976. Dr. Cowen is currently a Director of
American Greetings Corporation, Forest City Enterprises and Jo-Ann Stores.
Elizabeth Cuthbert Millett has been the owner and operator of Plum Creek Ranch,
located in Newcastle, Wyoming for more than five years.
Thomas E. Clarke has been President of New Business Ventures of Nike, Inc. since June 2001.
Dr. Clarke joined Nike, Inc. in 1980. He was appointed Divisional Vice President in charge of
Marketing in 1987, Corporate Vice President in 1989, General Manager in 1990, and served
as President and Chief Operating Officer from 1994 to 2000. Dr. Clarke previously held
various positions with Nike, Inc., primarily in research, design, development and marketing.
Michael A. Todman is President of Whirlpool International and a Director of Whirlpool
Corporation. In his 14-year career at Whirlpool, Mr. Todman has significantly expanded
Whirlpool’s sales, marketing and manufacturing locations in Europe. He also grew relation-
ships with retailers in the U.S. and Europe to solidify Whirlpool’s position as a leading
appliance supplier, resulting in several retail innovation awards from customers. Prior to
joining Whirlpool, Todman held a variety of leadership positions at Wang Laboratories Inc.
and Price Waterhouse and Co. A native of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Mr. Todman
holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Georgetown University.
William D. M arohn has been Chairman of the Board since May 2004. He retired in December
1998 as Vice Chairman of the Board of Whirlpool Corporation, a post he held since
February 1997. From October 1992 through January 1997, Mr. Marohn served as the
President and Chief Operating Officer of Whirlpool Corporation. From January through
October 1992, he was President of Whirlpool Europe, B.V. From April 1989 through
December 1991, Mr. Marohn served as Executive Vice President of Whirlpool's North
American Operations and from 1987 through March 1989 he was President of Whirlpool's
Kenmore Appliance Group. Prior to retirement, Mr. Marohn had been associated with
Whirlpool since 1964. Mr. Marohn is also a Director at Hanson Cold Storage.
Mark D. Ketchum has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since
October 2005. From 1999 to 2004, Mr. Ketchum was President, Global Baby and Family
Care of The Procter & Gamble Company. Mr. Ketchum joined Procter & Gamble in 1971,
and thereafter served in a variety of roles, including Vice President and General Manager –
Tissue/Towel from 1990 to 1996 and President – North American Paper Sector from 1996
to 1999. Mr. Ketchum is also a Director of Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. (a provider of
goods and services for the healthcare and funeral services industries) and is currently a
nominee for election as a Director of Kraft Foods, Inc. (a global manufacturer and marketer
of packaged foods and beverages) at its 2007 annual meeting of shareholders.
Gordon R. Sullivan General, U.S. Army (Ret.), has been President of the Association of the
United States Army since February 1998. From 1995 through 1997, Mr. Sullivan served
as President of Coleman Federal, a division of Coleman Research Corporation. From 1991
through 1995, Mr. Sullivan served as the 32nd Chief of Staff of the United States Army
and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Prior thereto, Mr. Sullivan served as Vice
Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans of the U.S. Army.
Mr. Sullivan is currently a Director of Shell Oil Company, Electronic Warfare Associates,
Inc. and the Institute for Defense Analyses.
Steven J. Strobel has been Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller of Motorola, Inc.
since 2003. His responsibilities include corporate accounting and financial reporting,
corporate financial planning and analysis, financial support to functions, global financial
shared services, and indirect procurement. Prior to joining Motorola, he was with Owens
Corning from 1996 to 2003, culminating in his role as Vice President Finance and
Treasurer. From 1986 to 1996, Strobel was with Kraft Foods, where he held financial
positions of increasing responsibility including Vice President and Controller, Kraft USA
Operations and Chief Financial Officer, Kraft Foods Canada. Strobel began his career as
a certified public accountant and has an undergraduate degree from the University of
Illinois and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
Cynthia A. M ontgomery has been Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard
University Graduate School of Business since 1989. Prior thereto, Dr. Montgomery was
Professor at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University from 1985
to 1989. She is also a Director of UNUM Provident Corporation and certain registered
investment companies managed by Merrill Lynch & Co. or one of its subsidiaries.
Michael T. Cowhig retired in December 2006 as President, Global Technical and
Manufacturing of The Procter & Gamble Company – Gillette GBU (a manufacturer and
marketer of consumer products), a post he held since October 1, 2005. Prior thereto,
he held the position of President, Global Technical and Manufacturing of The Gillette
Company from January 2004 to October 2005. Mr. Cowhig joined Gillette in 1968,
and thereafter served in a variety of roles, including Senior Vice President, Global
Manufacturing and Technical Operations – Stationery Products from 1996 to 1997,
Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Technical Operations – Grooming from 1997
to 2000, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Business Development from
2000 to 2002, and Senior Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Technical Operations
from 2002 to 2004. Mr. Cowhig is also a Director of Wilsons -The Leather Experts Inc.
(a retailer of leather outerwear, accessories and apparel).
Raymond G. Viault retired in September 2004 as Vice Chairman of General Mills, Inc.,
a position he held since 1996. From 1990 to 1996, Mr. Viault was President of Kraft
Jacobs Suchard in Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Viault was with Kraft General Foods for a total
of 20 years, serving in a variety of major marketing and general management positions.
Mr. Viault is also a Director of VF Corporation, Cadbury Schwepps plc (a manufacturer
and marketer of food and beverages) and Safeway Inc.