Albert Helmig. Mr. Helmig was elected as a director in September 2004. Since 2000, Mr. Helmig has been a principal of Gray House Consulting, a consulting firm to the energy industry. From 1991 through 2000, Mr. Helmig held the following positions with the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX): Chairman or
Vice Chairman of over 20 committees, 1991-2000; Member of Board of Directors, 1991-2000; Member of Executive Committee, 1993-2000; and Vice Chairman, 1998-2000. Mr. Helmig is also on the Board of Directors of the International Precious Metals Institute, a member of the International Advisory Committee
Board, Energy Intelligence Group, a member of the National Committee on US/China Relations, and a member of the National Futures Association. Mr. Helmig earned a B.S. degree in Finance and Economics from Philadelphia University. |