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George H. Bernstein. Mr. Bernstein was named the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Director in July 2003, and currently holds the title of President and Chief Executive Officer. Between 1997 and 2002, Mr. Bernstein was employed in various positions with Cole National Corporation. Between 2000 and 2002, Mr. Bernstein was President of Pearle Vision, Inc., an 840 unit operator and franchiser of optical retail stores. During parts of 1999 and 2000, Mr. Bernstein was Executive Vice President Strategic Planning and President of Vision Operations for Cole Vision. Between 1997 and 1999, Mr. Bernstein was the Senior Vice President and General Manager at Things Remembered, an 800 store chain of personalized gift stores. Mr. Bernstein started his business career as a consultant with Bain and Company, a leading strategy consulting firm. Mr. Bernstein earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Bucknell University, and a J.D. degree from Harvard Law School. Mr. Bernstein was named as a director pursuant to his employment agreement. See “Employment Agreements with Executive Officers. | 