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Donald N. Black was appointed a Director of the Company in February 1998 and was elected a Director at the 1998 annual meeting. Between 1979 and 1996 Mr. Black was employed by and owned Gena Laboratories Inc. a manufacturer and distributor of professional beauty products. Mr. Black originally joined Gena Laboratories in December 1979 as General Manager became Vice President in 1985 then served as President from 1989 until November 1996 when Styling Technology Corporation acquired Gena Laboratories. Prior to Gena Laboratories Mr. Black was a regional manager for Professional Beauty Supply from 1977 to 1979 and a regional manager for Milo Beauty Co. from 1974 to 1977 both Salon Product Distribution Companies. Mr. Black is a 1974 graduate of Duke University with a BA in Economics. Mr. Black is the Chairman of the Audit Committee and is a member of the Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. | 