David S. Gutridge

David S.
Gutridge has served as our Chief Executive Officer since October 2003 and as Secretary since April 2002.
He also served as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President from April 2002 until his appointment as Chief Executive Officer in October 2003.
Mr. Gutridge joined us in 1993 and served as a Group President and Chief Operating Officer for us or one of our affiliates until becoming our Chief Financial Officer in April 2002.
Prior to joining us, Mr. Gutridge had an extensive business career including approximately 12 years with the Fortune 500 company, Dayco Corp., where he was a director and held various offices such as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and President and Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Gutridge has been a director of ours since 2002.