R. Jordan Gates

Overview

R. Jordan Gates joined the Company as its Controller-Europe in February 1991. Mr. Gates was elected Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company in August 1994 and Senior Vice President-Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in January 1998. In May 2000, Mr. Gates was elected Executive Vice President-Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Mr. Gates was also elected as a director in May 2000. Effective January 1, 2008, Mr. Gates assumed the role of President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. He will remain as acting Chief Financial Officer until a suitable replacement is announced.