Gary K. Willis retired as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zygo Corporation, a provider of metrology, optics, optical assembly, and systems solutions to the semiconductor, optical manufacturing, and industrial/automotive markets, in November 2000 after having served in that capacity since November 1998. Mr. Willis had been a director of Zygo Corporation since February 1992 and also served as President from 1992 to 1999 and as Chief Executive Officer from 1993 to 1999. Prior to joining Zygo Corporation, Mr. Willis served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Foxboro Company, a manufacturer of process control instruments and systems. Mr. Willis is also a director of Rofin-Sinar Technologies, Inc., Benthos Corporation and Middlesex Health Services, Inc. Mr. Willis also serves as a member of the Audit Committee of Rotin-Sinar Technologies, Inc. and Benthos Corporation and Chairman of the Compensation Committee of Benthos Corporation. Mr. Willis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnical Institute. |