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JOHN H. BURGOYNE
Mr. Burgoyne, age 70, is being nominated to his thirteenth consecutive term on the board of directors. During
fiscal 2012, Mr. Burgoyne served as the chairman of the compensation committee and as a member of the executive
committee. He brings to the board executive-level management and leadership skills along with extensive
knowledge and experience in international business operations, specifically in the areas of China and the Pacific
Regions of Asia. Prior to his retirement in 2007, Mr. Burgoyne’s career included serving as president of an
international consulting firm, Burgoyne & Associates; and serving as the general manager of IBM’s Travel Industry
Sector for the Asia Pacific Region; and serving as President and General Manager of IBM China Corp. In addition,
Mr. Burgoyne serves his community in numerous volunteer leadership capacities. Mr. Burgoyne serves as the
volunteer assistant fire chief for the Greenwood community in Parker County, Texas, and on the certification board
of the State Firemen’s & Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas, where, in both capacities, he has achieved recognized
public safety and governmental experience on a local, state and national level. He also serves as the Guiyang, China
Chair on the executive committee of Fort Worth Sister Cities International.
HAMISH A. DODDS
Mr. Dodds, age 55, is being nominated for his second consecutive term on the board of directors. During fiscal
2012, Mr. Dodds served as a member of the audit committee. Mr. Dodds brings to the board over thirty years of
executive experience in the shipping, retail, consumer goods and hospitality industries and has lived and worked in
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America and the United States, gaining extensive international experience in
finance, franchising, joint ventures and brand management. As president and chief executive officer for Hard Rock
International since 2004, Mr. Dodds oversees the strategic development and operations of restaurants, hotels,
casinos and live music venues across 52 countries. Previously, Mr. Dodds has served as a board member and
compensation committee member and chief executive officer for CabCorp, as division president for PepsiCo
Beverages covering South America, Central America and the Caribbean, and in a variety of general management
and financial positions for PepsiCo, The Burton Group in the United Kingdom, and Overseas Containers, Ltd.
Mr. Dodds is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants.
MICHAEL R. FERRARI
Dr. Ferrari, age 72, is being nominated for his thirteenth consecutive term on the board of directors. During
fiscal 2012, Dr. Ferrari served as the non-executive chairman of the board, chairman of the executive committee and
nominating and corporate governance committee, and as a member of the audit and compensation committees. An
accomplished author and respected scholar, Dr. Ferrari holds a masters degree in sociology and a doctorate degree
in business administration from Michigan State University. Having served on numerous community and corporate
boards and in leadership and executive capacities in both the college and corporate arenas, Dr. Ferrari brings
extensive budget management, strategic planning and integrated marketing experience to the board. As President of
Ferrari & Associates LLC, his current consulting practice focuses on many critical business and organizational
areas, including executive search, executive coaching, board governance and dispute resolution. Dr. Ferrari has been
named Chancellor Emeritus of Texas Christian University, where he previously served as Chancellor of the
University and professor of management in the M.J. Neeley School of Business. Additionally, Dr. Ferrari previously
served as President and professor of management at Drake University.
BRENDAN L. HOFFMAN
Mr. Hoffman, age 43, is being nominated for his second consecutive term on the board of directors. During
fiscal 2012, Mr. Hoffman served as a member of the compensation committee. Mr. Hoffman serves as president and
chief executive officer of The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. He brings to the board a broad retail background including
experience in direct marketing, fulfillment and e-commerce operations. From October 2008 to February 2012,
Mr. Hoffman served as president and chief executive officer of Lord & Taylor, a division of Hudson’s Bay Trading
Company. Prior to that, Mr. Hoffman served six years as president and chief executive officer of Neiman Marcus
Direct, where he oversaw the growth of neimanmarcus.com and the launch and growth of bergdorfgoodman.com.
Mr. Hoffman held previous positions as vice president of Last Call Clearance Division at Neiman Marcus Stores;
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