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Lawrence C. Ward has been an independent operations and management consultant for manufacturing and engineering companies since 2002. He was Corporate Vice President Worldwide Manufacturing Operations of Applied Materials Corporation from October 1998 to October 2001. Prior to that, he was President North American Region of Walbro Corporation from February 1998 to September 1998, and Senior Vice President Operations and President Airbag and Seat Belt Division of Breed Technologies, Inc. from November 1997 to February 1998. Mr. Ward earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Santa Clara University. He has been a director since 2001 and also serves as Chairman of the Governance and Nominating Committee and is a member of the Compensation Committee. | 