Donald W. Griffin

Overview

DONALD W. GRIFFIN, 69, retired as Chairman of Olin in April 2003, a position he held since 1996. From 1996 through 2001, he also served as Olin's President and Chief Executive Officer. He joined Olin in 1961 and from 1963 served in a variety of Brass Division, which subsequently became part of the Metals Group, marketing positions, including director of international business development and vice president, marketing. In 1983, he was elected a corporate Vice President and President of the Brass Group. In 1985, he was named President of the Winchester Group; in 1986, President of the Defense Systems Group; in 1987, Executive Vice President; in 1993, Vice Chairman-Operations; in 1994, President and Chief Operating Officer; in January 1996, Chief Executive Officer; and in April 1996, Chairman. He is a graduate of the University of Evansville, Evansville, IN and completed the Graduate School for Sales and Marketing Managers at Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY. Mr. Griffin is a director of Eastman Chemical Company (a manufacturer of chemicals, fiber and plastics products) and Barnes Group Inc. (a manufacturer and distributor of precision metal parts and industrial supplies). He is on the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and the University of Evansville. He is a life member of the Navy League of the United States and the Surface Navy Association. Mr. Griffin has completed four hours of director education, which is accredited by Institutional Shareholder Services. Olin director since 1990.