Paul W. Jones

Overview

PAUL W. JONES, 58, has been the chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of A. O. Smith Corporation, a diversified manufacturer of electrical and water products for residential, commercial and industrial customers, since 2005. Mr. Jones was president and chief operating officer of A. O. Smith Corporation from 2004 to 2005. Prior to joining A. O. Smith Corporation, Mr. Jones was chairman and chief executive officer of U.S. Can Company, Inc., a leading provider of containers for personal care, household, industrial and specialty products, from 1998 to 2002. Mr. Jones was previously president and chief executive officer of Greenfield Industries, Inc. from 1993 to 1998 and president from 1989 to 1992. Mr. Jones is a director of Federal Signal Corporation. Mr. Jones has been a director of our Company since July 2006 and is a member of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Jones' nomination was recommended by our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee based upon a search performed by such committee.