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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. The list sets forth each such
person’s age and position with the company as of December 14, 2011, 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.
56, Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
Judy L. Altmaier Vice President, Operations since October 2009. In October 2011, she also assumed responsibility for quality management.
50, Vice President, Operations and From January 2009 to October 2009, she served as Vice President/General Manager of Operations, Auto Group Americas for
Quality Management 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 the Engine Air Management Operations for Eaton Corporation.
William E. Brown, Jr. Vice President, International Business since August 2010. From February 2009 to July 2010, he served as Vice President,
50, Vice President, International Business Residential and Landscape Contractor Businesses. From November 2006 to February 2009, he served as Vice President,
Consumer and Landscape Contractor Business — Toro.
Philip A. Burkart Vice President, Irrigation Business since September 2010, which includes responsibility for our Western-based distributor.
49, Vice President, Irrigation Business From November 2006 to September 2010, he served as Vice President, Irrigation Businesses.
Timothy P. Dordell Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel since May 2007. From November 2006 to May 2007, he served as Vice
49, Vice President, Secretary and President, Deputy General Counsel.
General Counsel
Michael D. Drazan Vice President, Contractor Business and Chief Information Officer since February 2009, which includes responsibility for our
54, Vice President, Contractor Business and Exmark and Sitework Systems businesses and our information services function. In September 2010, he also assumed
Chief Information Officer responsibility for our Micro-Irrigation Business and Corporate Accounts. From November 2007 to February 2009, he served as
Chief Information Officer and Vice President, Corporate Services. From November 2006 to October 2007, he served as Vice
President, Chief Information Officer.
Blake M. Grams Vice President, Corporate Controller since December 2008. From February 2006 to December 2008, he served as Managing
44, Vice President, Corporate Controller Director, Corporate Controller.
Michael J. Happe Vice President, Residential and Landscape Contractor Businesses since August 2010. From December 2008 to July 2010, he
40, Vice President, served as Vice President, Commercial Business. From November 2007 to December 2008, he served as General Manager,
Residential and Landscape Commercial Business. From November 2006 to October 2007, he served as Managing Director, Commercial Business.
Contractor Businesses
Thomas J. Larson Vice President, Treasurer since December 2008. From February 2006 to December 2008, he served as Treasurer.
54, Vice President, Treasurer
Renee J. Peterson Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer since August 2011. From July 2009 to August 2011, she served as Vice
50, Vice President, Finance and President — Finance and Planning of the Truck and Automotive Segments of Eaton Corporation, a diversified industrial
Chief Financial Officer manufacturer. From September 2008 to July 2009, she served as Vice President — Finance, Information Technology and
Business Development of the Automotive Segment for Eaton Corporation. Prior to joining Eaton Corporation, from 1983 to
September 2008, she served in various financial leadership positions at Honeywell International Inc., including as Vice
President — Finance of Defense and Space Operations in the Aerospace Business from July 2005 to September 2008.
Peter M. Ramstad Vice President, Human Resources and Business Development since November 2007. From November 2006 to November
54, Vice President, Human Resources and 2007, he served as Vice President, Business and Strategic Development.
Business Development
Darren L. Redetzke Vice President, Commercial Business since August 2010. From December 2008 to July 2010, he served as Vice President,
47, Vice President, International Business. From November 2007 to December 2008, he served as General Manager, International Business.
Commercial Business From October 2006 to November 2007, he served as Managing Director, International Business.
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