Mr. Martin D. Walker, age 73, has been a Director of the Company since February 1997. Mr. Walker retired as the Chairman of the M.A. Hanna Company in December 1999, a position he had served in on an interim basis since October 1998. From October 1998 to June 1999, Mr. Walker also served as Chief Executive Officer of the M.A. Hanna Company on an interim basis. He had previously served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the M.A. Hanna Company from September 1986 until December 1996, and continued as Chairman of the Board until June 1997 when he retired. |