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Mr. Hardis served as Chairman of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (semiconductor equipment) until his retirement on May 30, 2005. Until his retirement on July 31, 2000, Mr. Hardis was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Corporation (manufacturer of highly engineered products that serve industrial, vehicle, construction, commercial and semiconductor markets). Before joining Eaton in 1979, Mr. Hardis served as Executive Vice President of Finance and Planning for Sybron Corporation (health equipment supplies and services) and prior to that he was associated with General Dynamics Corporation (industrial aerospace manufacturer). Mr. Hardis currently serves as lead director of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (semiconductor equipment) and is also a member of the boards of Lexmark International, Inc. (a spin-off of IBM’s printer business), Nordson Corporation (industrial painting system manufacturer), Marsh & McLennan Cos. (insurance), Progressive Insurance Company (automobile insurance), and STERIS Corporation (infection and contamination prevention products and services). He also serves as a member of the board of trustees of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (hospital). | 