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Jerry D. Choate

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Mr. Choate retired from Allstate Corporation at the end of 1998 where he had served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer since January 1, 1995. Mr. Choate also serves as a director of Amgen, Inc., H&R Block, and Van Kampen Mutual Funds. Mr. Choate has served as a director of Valero since 1999.


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