Robert L. Knauss

Chairman of the Board of Philip Services Corp. (industrial services) from 1998 to 2003, and Chairman of the Board and CEO of Baltic International USA, Inc. from 1995 to 2003. During the past twenty years, Mr. Knauss has served on the Boards of Directors of eight public companies. Mr. Knauss was the former Dean and Distinguished University Professor of University of Houston Law School and was also Dean of Vanderbilt Law School.

Other Directorships Held by Director or Nominee

The Mexico Fund, Inc. (investment company), XO Holdings, Inc. (telecommunications) and WestPoint International Inc. (home products).