Gregg L. Engles

Overview

Mr. Engles, age 50, has served as our Chief Executive Officer and as a director since the formation of our Company in October 1994. From October 1994 until December 21, 2001, he served as Chairman of the Board. When we acquired Legacy Dean, Mr. Howard Dean was named Chairman of the Board pursuant to the merger agreement concerning our acquisition of Legacy Dean, and Mr. Engles was named Vice Chairman of the Board. In April 2002, Mr. Dean retired, and Mr. Engles resumed his position as Chairman of the Board. His term on our Board of Directors will expire in 2010. In addition to ours, Mr. Engles also serves on the Board of Directors of TreeHouse Foods, Inc.; however, Mr. Engles will retire from the TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Board when his term expires in May of 2008.