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Alexander P. Shukis has been a director of the company since February, 2003, when he was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. James A. Alexander. He is a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. From July, 2001 to the present, Mr. Shukis has been the Controller of Corporate Strategies, Inc., a merchant bank, and of Pro Squared, Inc., a software consulting company. From 1997 to July 2001, Mr. Shukis was self-employed, working as a business consultant. From 1995 to 1997, he was Chief Financial Officer and Director of Great Western Resources, Inc., an exploration and production company. He served as Vice President and Controller of Great Western Resources, Inc. from 1986 to 1995. Mr. Shukis holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Houston. | 