Edward W. Mehrer is currently a member of the board of directors, and the audit and compensation committees of Winn-Dixie Stores, the audit and compensation committees of NovaStar Financial, and the audit committee of MGI Pharma. He served as Interim Chief Executive Officer of CyDex, Inc., a drug delivery company, from late 2002 to mid 2003, and as its Chief Financial Officer from November 1996 to December 2003. Prior to joining CyDex in 1996, Mr. Mehrer was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of Marion Merrell Dow and a Director and member of its executive committee. From 1976 to 1986, Mr. Mehrer served as partner-in-charge of audit and accounting for KPMG Peat Marwick in Kansas City, Missouri. |