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Ralph E. Jackson, Jr. was elected as a member of our Board of Directors in June 2004. Mr. Jackson worked for Cooper Industries, Inc. from 1985 until his retirement in 2003. Prior to joining Cooper Industries, Mr. Jackson worked for the Bussmann and Air Comfort divisions of McGraw-Edison from 1976 until McGraw-Edison was acquired by Cooper Industries in 1985. While with Cooper Industries, Mr. Jackson served as Chief Operating Officer from 2000 to 2003, Executive Vice President, Electrical Operations from 1992 to 2000, and President, Bussmann Division from the time McGraw-Edison was acquired by Cooper Industries to 1992. Mr. Jackson served as a member of the Board of Directors of Cooper Industries from 2000 to 2003, is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of Hope College and is a past Chairman of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Mr. Jackson has an MBA from Michigan State University and a BA in Business Administration from Hope College. | 