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Paul E. Ross. Mr. Ross, who joined us in April 2001, was appointed Vice President-Finance in January 2005, and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer in May 2005. Prior to that, he served as Assistant Treasurer from May 2004 until May 2005. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Ross was employed with British Petroleum, Los Angeles. Mr. Ross is a CPA and holds a B.A. degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Southern California. On February 12, 2007, Mr. Ross advised the Company that he will resign from the Company at a date to be determined by mutual agreement with the Company. As previously announced, the Company has appointed Mr. Jeffrey J. Kyle to succeed Mr. Ross as the Company’s principal financial officer. Mr. Kyle will officially assume the position and duties as the Company’s principal financial officer upon the departure of Mr. Ross. | 