Richard A. Walawender (director since December 2006, age 46), is nominated for the one year term. Mr. Walawender is a Senior Principal at the law firm Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C., and has been a lawyer at the firm for over 20 years. He is a former Managing Director of the firm and currently heads the firm�s Corporate & Securities Group. Mr. Walawender has extensive experience in corporate, securities and financing matters, including international ventures. He graduated with highest distinction with a B.A. from the University of Michigan and with a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. Mr. Walawender is licensed to practice law in the state of Michigan. He and the firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. provide legal services to the Company. |