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Barbara T. Alexander became a Director of the company in August 2006. A former senior advisor at UBS Securities and managing director at Dillon Reed & Co., Ms. Alexander's career spans more than 30 years in finance. Her distinguished career includes numerous international investment companies and philanthropic organizations. In 1987, Salomon Brothers Inc. appointed Ms. Alexander the first female managing director in the company's history. She was previously among the top investment bankers at Dillon Reed & Co. Inc., serving clients throughout North America, Australia and the United Kingdom. Alexander held additional senior executive and advisor positions with Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Co. Inc., Wachovia Bank & Trust Company N.A. and UBS Securities. She currently serves on the boards of Harrah's Entertainment, Centex Corporation and Freddie Mac. In addition to her corporate activities, Ms. Alexander is an executive fellow at the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, has served on the boards of Habitat for Humanity International and Covenant House, and currently serves on the board of HomeAid America. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, where she earned bachelor's and master's degrees in theoretical mathematics. | 