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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The list below identifies those persons designated by our Board of Directors as ‘‘executive officers’’ of the company subject to Section 16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The list sets forth each such person’s age and position with the company as of Decem-
ber 16, 2009, as well as positions held by them for at least the last five years. There are no family relationships between any director, executive
officer, or person nominated to become a director or executive officer of the company. There are no arrangements or understandings between
any executive officer and any other person pursuant to which he or she was selected as an officer of the company.
Name, Age, and Position with the Company Business Experience During the Last Five or More Years
Michael J. Hoffman Chairman of the Board since March 2006, Chief Executive Officer since March 2005 and President since October 2004. He
54, Chairman of the Board, President and also served as Chief Operating Officer from October 2004 to March 2005.
Chief Executive Officer
Judy L. Altmaier Vice President, Operations since October 2009. From January 2009 to October 2009, she served as Vice President/General
48, Vice President, Operations Manager of Operations, Auto Group Americas for Eaton Corporation, a diversified industrial manufacturer. From July 2007 to
January 2009, she served as Vice President/General Manager of Global Engine Valve Division in Turin, Italy for Eaton
Corporation. From October 2003 to July 2007, she served as Manufacturing Operations Manager for Eaton Corporation’s
Engine Air Management Operations.
William E. Brown, Jr. Vice President, Residential and Landscape Contractor Businesses since February 2009. From November 2006 to February
48, Vice President, Residential and Landscape 2009, he served as Vice President, Consumer and Landscape Contractor Business — Toro. From February 2003 to October
Contractor Businesses 2006, he served as Vice President and General Manager, Commercial Business.
Philip A. Burkart Vice President, Irrigation Businesses since November 2006. From February 2003 to October 2006, he served as Vice
47, Vice President, Irrigation Businesses President and General Manager, Irrigation Business.
Timothy P. Dordell Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel since May 2007. From November 2006 to May 2007, he served as Vice
47, Vice President, Secretary and President, Deputy General Counsel. From May 2002 to November 2006, he served as Associate General Counsel-Corporate
General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Ecolab Inc., a developer and marketer of products and services for the hospitality, foodservice,
healthcare, and industrial markets.
Michael D. Drazan Vice President, Contractor Business and Chief Information Officer since February 2009. From November 2007 to February
52, Vice President, Contractor Business and 2009, he served as Chief Information Officer and Vice President, Corporate Services. From November 2006 to October 2007,
Chief Information Officer he served as Vice President, Chief Information Officer. From March 2000 to November 2006, he served as Vice President,
Corporate Information Services.
Blake M. Grams Vice President, Corporate Controller since December 2008. From February 2006 to December 2008, he served as Managing
42, Vice President, Corporate Controller Director, Corporate Controller. From November 2003 to January 2006, he served as Director, Corporate Finance.
Michael J. Happe Vice President, Commercial Business since December 2008. From November 2007 to December 2008, he served as General
38, Vice President, Manager, Commercial Business. From November 2006 to October 2007, he served as Managing Director, Commercial
Commercial Business Business. From November 2004 to October 2006, he served as Director of Marketing, International Business.
Thomas J. Larson Vice President, Treasurer since December 2008. From February 2006 to December 2008, he served as Treasurer. From
52, Vice President, Treasurer November 2003 to January 2006, he served as Assistant Treasurer.
Peter M. Ramstad Vice President, Human Resources and Business Development since November 2007. From November 2006 to November
52, Vice President, Human Resources and 2007, he served as Vice President, Business and Strategic Development. From December 2003 to November 2006, he served
Business Development as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Finance at Personnel Decisions International, a consulting company that helps
clients build organizational and talent strategies and assess and develop leaders.
Darren L. Redetzke Vice President, International Business since December 2008. From November 2007 to December 2008, he served as General
45, Vice President, Manager, International Business. From October 2006 to November 2007, he served as Managing Director, International
International Business Business. From November 2004 to October 2006, he served as Director of Marketing — Golf for the Commercial Business.
Richard W. Rodier General Manager, Sitework Systems since February 2009. From November 2004 to February 2009, he served as General
49, General Manager, Sitework Systems Manager, Landscape Contractor Business — Toro.
Mark B. Stinson General Manager, Exmark since November 2004.
44, General Manager, Exmark
Stephen P. Wolfe Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer since February 2006. From June 1997 to February 2006, he served as
61, Vice President, Finance and Vice President Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer.
Chief Financial Officer
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