BNET Industries

Market Cap:$986.2M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$4.7B
  • Public
  • US
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Brunswick Corporation (Brunswick or the Company) is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of recreation products including boats, marine engines, fitness equipment and bowling and billiards equipment. Brunswick's boat offerings include fiberglass pleasure boats; luxury sportfishing convertibles and motoryachts; offshore fishing boats; aluminum fishing, deck and pontoon boats; rigid inflatable boats; and marine parts and accessories. The Company's engine products include outboard, sterndrive and inboard engines; trolling motors; propellers; and engine control systems. Brunswick's fitness products include both cardiovascular and strength training equipment. Brunswick's bowling offerings include products such as capital equipment, aftermarket and consumer products; and billiards offerings include billiards tables and accessories, Air Hockey tables and foosball tables. The Company also owns and operates Brunswick bowling family entertainment centers in the United States and other countries and a retail billiards store in the United States.

Chairman and CEO
Dustan E. McCoy
Number of Employees 19,760
Contact Information

1 North Field Court

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-4811

brunswick.com

847-735-4700

NAICS Code Boat Building: 336612

Recent Events

  • Upgrades & Downgrades: Analysts Shopping at Nordstrom

    11/02/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Brunswick 3rd quarter loss totals $114 million

    10/31/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Brunswick BC Declares $0.05 Quarterly Dividend; 2% Yield

    10/28/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story

  • Brunswick Corporation Names Andrew Graves President - Brunswick Boat Group; Robert Parmentier, Terry McNew Promoted...

    10/19/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - President - View Story

  • Brunswick Corporation Names Andrew Graves President - Brunswick Boat Group; Robert Parmentier, Terry

    10/19/09 - Mgmt. Change Leaving - President - View Story

  • Brunswick promotes 3 execs within boat group

    10/19/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - President - View Story

  • Brunswick rises as analyst raises to 'Outperform'

    9/25/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Economy Affects Life Fitness' Second Quarter Sales

    9/17/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Brunswick stock jumps 25% despite hefty 2Q loss

    7/30/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Private investors buy Manatee's Donzi Marine

    6/25/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Mark Schwabero President
B. Russell Lockridge Vice President, Chief HR Officer
George Neill Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Peter B. Hamilton Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Alan L. Lowe Vice President & Controller
Bruce J. Byots Vice President Corporate and Investor Relations
Dale B. Tompkins Vice President
George Armendariz Vice President
John C. Pfeifer Vice President & President Marine In Emea
John E. Stransky Vice President and President, Life Fitness Division
Judith P. Zelisko Vice President, Tax
Kathyrn J. Chieger Vice President, Investor Relations
Katie Krasnewich Vice President, Merger & Acq
Kevin Grodzki Vice President and President, MerCruiser
Kimberly A. Roll-Wallace Vice President, Audit
Kristin M. Coleman Vice President, General Counsel & Corp Secretary
Lloyd C. Chatfield II Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Patrick C. Mackey Vice President
Richard C. Stone Vice President & President Sea Ray Division
Stephen M. Wolpert Vice President, Global Boat Operations
Tzau J. Chung Vice President
Warren N. Hardie Vice President and President, Brunswick Bowling & Billiards
William J. Gress Vice President and President, Latin America Group
William L. Metzger Vice President & Treasurer
Robert L Shannon Partner
Andrew Fenwick Finance Director
Dan Kubera Director, Communications
Paul Brookshire Sales and Marketing Manager

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Dustan E. McCoy Chairman and CEO
Jeffrey L. Bleustein Chairman of The Board
Lawrence A. Zimmerman Chairman
Cambria W. Dunaway Board of Directors
Graham H. Phillips Board of Directors
J. Steven Whisler Board of Directors
Manny A. Fernandez Board of Directors
Michael J. Callahan Board of Directors
Nolan D. Archibald Board of Directors
Ralph C. Stayer Board of Directors

Dustan E. McCoy was named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Brunswick Corporation in December 2005. Previously, he had served as President of the Brunswick Boat Group since 2000. Mr. McCoy joined Brunswick in 1999 as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation and Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc. Prior to joining Brunswick, Mr. McCoy served as Executive Vice President for Witco Corporation, with operating responsibility for a variety of global businesses and functions. During his six years at Witco, Mr. McCoy also served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. His previous experience also includes 15 years with Ashland, Inc., where he served as Associate General Counsel with responsibility for the corporate law department and major litigation. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Eastern Kentucky University and a Juris Doctor degree from Chase Law School. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association.

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Chairman and CEO Current
Brunswick Corporation Vice President Current
Brunswick Corporation General Counsel Current
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Board of Directors Current
Gold Inc. Director Current
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold, Inc. Board of Director Current
Alabama Forest Owners' Association, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Kentucky Bar Association Board of Directors Current
Brunswick Corporation Board of Directors Current
Phelps Dodge Corporation Director Current
Alabama Forest Owners' Association, Inc. Committee Member Current
Brunswick Corporation President Former
Brunswick Boat Group President Former
Witco Corporation Executive Vice President Former
Eastern Kentucky University Bachelor's Degree In Political Science Former

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation President Current
Brunswick Corporation Vice President and President, Mercury Outboards Current
Mercury Marine President, Outboard Business Unit Current
Boler Ventures LLC Chief Executive Officer Former
Boler Ventures LLC President Former
Navistar Former
The Ohio State University Bachelor's Former
The Ohio State University Degree In Industrial and Systems Engineering Former

"B. Russell (Russ) Lockridge is Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Brunswick Corporation, a position he has held since July 1999. Immediately prior to joining Brunswick, Mr. Lockridge was Senior Vice President, Human Resources of Chicago-based IMC Global Corporation from 1996 to 1999. His previous experience includes a 22-year career at FMC Corporation. He served as Corporate Director, Executive Compensation and Development from 1992-1996; Director Human Resources of the Chemical Products Group from 1990-1992; Director Human Resources of the Agricultural Chemicals Group from 1986-1990. He held several other human resources roles at both the division and the plant levels from 1974-1986. Mr. Lockridge received a master’s degree in organizational development from the University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Kentucky University. "

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President, Chief HR Officer Current
Eastern Kentucky University Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration Former

"George T. Neill is Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Brunswick Corporation, joining the Company in November 2007. In concert with Brunswick’s brands and their marketing organizations, Mr. Neill seeks to better leverage marketing resources throughout the Company to advance Brunswick’s presence and grow its market share on a global basis. Mr. Neill most recently was Corporate Vice President – Global Marketing for Motorola, Inc. He has also held key marketing positions with Apple Computer, BMW of North America and several leading national advertising agencies. While at Apple, he championed the computer maker’s “Silhouettes” campaign, which helped to introduce and establish Apple’s popular iPod. In 2005, Mr. Neill was named “Corporate Marketing Executive of the Year,” by the Delaney Report. Mr. Neill has a bachelor of arts degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. "

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Current
Motorola, Inc. vice president of global marketing Former
Apple Inc. senior director Former
Trinity College bachelor of arts degree in English Former

Peter B. Hamilton was named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, in September 2008. He returned to Brunswick after retiring from the Company in 2007. Mr. Hamilton had served as Brunswick's Chief Financial Officer from 1995 to 2000 before moving into operations. He was President Brunswick Bowling & Billiards from 2000 to 2005, President Life Fitness Division from 2005 to 2006 and President Brunswick Boat Group from 2006 to 2007. He also served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Brunswick from 2000 until his retirement in 2007. Prior to joining Brunswick, Mr. Hamilton was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cummins Inc. from 1988 to 1995. Prior to this, Mr. Hamilton was a partner in a Washington, D.C., law firm and held a number of distinguished positions with the government including, Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense; Executive Assistant to the Secretary, Department of Health, Education and Welfare; Deputy General Counsel, Department of Health, Education and Welfare; and General Counsel, Department of the Air Force. From 1971 to 1973, Mr. Hamilton was a naval officer serving in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Systems Analysis and the Office of the General Counsel of the Department of Defense. Mr. Hamilton received his BA degree from Princeton University and holds his law degree from Yale Law School.

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Current
Spectra Energy Corp Board of Directors Current
Brunswick Corporation Vice Chairman & President, Boat Group Former
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. President Former
Brunswick Indoor Recreation Group President Former
Princeton University BA Degree Former
Yale Law School Degree Former

"Alan L. Lowe was named Brunswick’s Vice President and Controller in September 2003. Mr. Lowe joined the company from Chicago’s FMC Technologies, Inc., where he most recently was director, financial control. Mr. Lowe spent 28 years with FMC in a variety of positions, including business controllerships, strategic planning, financial control and marketing. Mr. Lowe holds a bachelor’s of science degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University and a master's degree in business administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. "

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President & Controller Current
Brunswick Corporation Board of Directors Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania Master's Degree In Business Administration Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania Bachelor's Former

Mr. Byots is Vice President - Corporate and Investor Relations. He has responsibility for managing the Company's overall strategic communications efforts including investor, media and public relations and employee communications. Prior to joining Brunswick, Mr. Byots managed the investor relations function at The ServiceMaster Company for seven years. He was instrumental in developing and executing overall investor strategy, while increasing awareness of ServiceMaster, which is now a private company. Previously, he was with Stone Container Corporation, where he spent 15 years in a series of finance roles with increasing responsibilities, including directing Stone's first department singularly focused on investor relations. Byots holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Chicago's DePaul University.

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President Corporate and Investor Relations Current

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President Current
Plaza Bank Board of Directors Current

John Pfeifer is Vice President and President Brunswick Marine in EMEA, as well as President Brunswick Global Structure. Named to these operating positions in February 2008, Pfeifer is responsible for managing marine operations in addition to shared services for all of Brunswick's operations outside of the United States and is located in Europe. Pfeifer most recently was President Brunswick Asia/Pacific Group.A Prior to joining Brunswick in 2006, Pfeifer most recently held executive positions with ITT Corporation and Milacron, Inc. A Pfeifer earned both a Bachelor of Arts in economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese language and culture at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President & President Marine In Emea Current
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Bachelor of Arts In Economics Former

Organization Position Status
Life Fitness, Inc. President Current
Brunswick Corporation Vice President and President, Life Fitness Division Current
P.I.N.S., Inc. Product Manager Former
The University of Arizona Master's Degree In Business Administration Former

"Judith P. Zelisko, Vice President-Tax, heads up Brunswick’s Corporate Tax Department which is responsible for all worldwide tax planning and U.S. tax compliance. Prior to being named Vice President-Tax in January 1998, Ms. Zelisko had held the title of Director of Tax and Assistant Vice President and staff Vice President since December 1983. Before joining Brunswick in 1978 as a tax attorney, Ms. Zelisko was an associate with the law firm of Baker & McKenzie in Chicago. Ms. Zelisko graduated from Syracuse University in Syracuse, N.Y., with a bachelor’s degree in economics and international relations, and received a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Ms. Zelisko is active in the tax community both in the Chicago area and on a national basis. She was elected the first woman president of the Chicago Chapter of the Tax Executives Institute (TEI) in 1994 and has served in a number of regional and national leadership positions with TEI. Ms. Zelisko currently serves as the 2003-2004 Senior Vice President, Vice Chair of the Executive Committee and Chair of the Continuing Education Committee for TEI National. In addition to her activities with the Tax Executives Institute, she has served as a member of the MAPI Tax Council II since 1984, and Chairperson, 2001-2002. "

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President, Tax Current
Phi Beta Kappa Board of Directors Current
Harvard Law School Juris Doctor Degree Former
Syracuse University Bachelor's Degree In Economics Former

"Ms. Chieger is Vice President - Corporate and Investor Relations. She has responsibility for managing the Company’s overall strategic communications efforts including investor, media and public relations and employee communications. Prior to joining Brunswick in 1996, Ms. Chieger served for seven years as Vice President - Corporate Affairs for Gaylord Container Corporation, a major manufacturer of paper packaging products. Her previous experience also includes serving as Director - Investor Relations for Kraft, Inc. and Director - Financial Relations for Petro-Lewis Corporation. Ms. Chieger holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University, a master’s degree in library science from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Denver. She is a member and former national director of the National Investor Relations Institute, a founder of NIRI's Rocky Mountain Chapter, a former director of NIRI’s Chicago Chapter, a charter member of the Senior Investor Relations Roundtable and a member of the Investor Relations Association and the Chicago Finance Exchange. "

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President, Investor Relations Current

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President, Merger & Acq Current

"Kevin S. Grodzki is Vice President and President – Mercury Sales, Marketing & Commercial Operations. He has been with Mercury since 2004. Prior to that assignment, Mr. Grodzki was President and Chief Executive Officer of Brunswick’s Life Fitness Division. Grodzki joined Brunswick in 2000 from the Crompton Corporation, where he was vice president of the company’s $500 million Polymer Additives Company. He spent the first 22 years of his career with E.I. DuPont DeNemours and Co., Inc., Wilmington, Delaware. At DuPont, he held several senior management positions in the company’s chemical, electronics, medical and printing and publishing divisions in 11 different locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. These businesses focused on the development, manufacture, sales and support of high-tech equipment for medical and electronic imaging applications. Grodzki earned his bachelor’s of science degree in accounting from St. Francis College, Loretto, Pa. and a master’s of business administration degree from the University of Delaware. "

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President and President, MerCruiser Current
Mercury Marine President, MerCruiser Business Unit Current
University of Delaware MBA Former
St Francis University Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President, Audit Current

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President, General Counsel & Corp Secretary Current

"Lloyd C. Chatfield II was named Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in July 2007. He joined the Company in 2000, and has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility. Mr. Chatfield most recently was Deputy General Counsel and Managing Director of Mergers and Acquisitions for Brunswick Corporation and has also served as Assistant General Counsel for the Corporation. He has also been General Counsel for each of the following divisions – Brunswick Marine in Europe, Middle East and Africa, Brunswick Bowling & Billiards and the US Marine Division – during his tenure with the Company. Mr. Chatfield holds a bachelor of arts from the University of Tampa, and a juris doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law, where he was editor-in-chief of the Kentucky Law Journal. "

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Current
Brunswick Corporation Managing Director of Mergers and Acquisitions Former
Brunswick Corporation Deputy General Counsel Former
University of Kentucky Juris Doctor Former
University of Tampa Bachelor of Arts Former

"Patrick C. Mackey is Executive Vice President of Brunswick Corporation and Chief Operating Officer – Marine. Mr. Mackey has the functional responsibility for sourcing, logistics, strategic bill of materials, systems engineering, product platform development, and manufacturing excellence across the Company’s marine operations. Mr. Mackey also serves as President - Mercury Marine Group, Brunswick’s largest operating unit, a position he has held since October 2000. Mr. Mackey is a former executive vice president of Witco Corporation. In addition to his previous service at Witco Corporation, Mackey’s career includes more than 30 years experience in a variety of operating positions throughout Europe with E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Inc. During his career at du Pont, Mr. Mackey’s many challenging assignments included Process Engineer, Maintenance Manager, Design Superintendent, Manufacturing Superintendent, Organization Development Manager, European Manufacturing Manager, Director of Integrated Operations and Human Resources for du Pont’s Nylon business in Europe, and finally Director of the Global Nylon industrial business. He worked in du Pont locations in Northern Ireland, the Netherlands and at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. While at Witco, Mr. Mackey was responsible for the Polymer Chemicals Group, a global business supplying a wide range of value-added products to, among others, the PVC and polyolefins industries worldwide. In addition, he had responsibility for the entire corporation’s capital expenditure programs management and was the overseer of the company’s activities in Europe. "

Organization Position Status
Mercury Marine President Former
Witco Corporation Executive Vice President Former

Richard C. Stone is Vice President of Brunswick Corporation and President Sea Ray Group, a position he assumed in early 2006. Previously, Mr. Stone served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Brunswick Boat Group, responsibilities he assumed in 2001. During that time, he also headed up operations at Brunswick's Sealine boat brand. Mr. Stone joined Brunswick in 1985 as Vice President Controller of Sea Ray and in 1989 was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sea Ray. Prior to joining Sea Ray, he was a senior audit manager with Arthur Andersen & Co. Mr. Stone has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Northern Arizona University and has completed the Program for Management Development at Harvard University.

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President & President Sea Ray Division Current
Sea Ray Vice President Controller Current
Brunswick Corporation Chief Financial Officer Former

"In 2008, Stephen M. Wolpert was named Vice President of Brunswick’s Global Boat Operations. He most recently was President - US Marine Division, responsible for leading all aspects of US Marine’s operations. Mr. Wolpert joined the Brunswick Boat Group as its Vice President - Manufacturing in 2001, with responsibility for leading all manufacturing improvement initiatives and strategies for the group’s overall operations. In July 2002, Mr. Wolpert joined US Marine as Senior Vice President of Operations, with responsibility for manufacturing systems, profit planning, sourcing, and accounting/finance. Prior to joining the Brunswick Boat Group, Mr. Wolpert was Vice President, Manufacturing Strategies - Industrial Automation, for St. Louis-based Emerson Electric Company. He has a bachelor’s degree in international business from Georgetown University. "

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President, Global Boat Operations Current
Brunswick Corporation President, Manufacturing Former
Brunswick Corporation Board of Directors Former
Georgetown University Bachelor's Degree In International Business Former

Organization Position Status
Brunswick New Technologies President Current
Brunswick Corporation Vice President Current
Brunswick New Technologies President & Vice President Former

"Warren N. Hardie is Vice President of Brunswick Corporation and President – Brunswick Bowling & Billiards, having assumed the responsibilities in February 2006. Since 1998, he served as President – Bowling Retail, where he was responsible for the management and performance of more than 100 Brunswick-owned and operated bowling centers around the world. Mr. Hardie joined Brunswick in 1997 as Senior Vice President – Brunswick Indoor Recreation Group. During his tenure at Brunswick, its bowling operations steadily expanded as well as broadened its appeal through the introduction of the Brunswick Zone and Brunswick Zone XL concepts, which are larger centers that offer a wider variety of recreational choices in addition to bowling. Prior to Brunswick, Mr. Hardie had distinguished himself in the restaurant industry, serving as President of Kettle Restaurants, Inc. from 1995 to 1997 and serving in a number of positions of increasing responsibility with Denny’s Inc. from 1981 to 1995, the last of which was Vice President – International Operations and Franchising. Mr. Hardie has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada – Las Vegas. "

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. President Current
Brunswick Corporation Vice President and President, Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Current
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Bachelor's Degree Former

"William J. Gress is Vice President and President - Brunswick Latin America Group, directing the Company's efforts. He was named to this job in 2005. Mr. Gress most recently served as Executive Vice President at Igloo, a former Brunswick company. He previously held a number of positions at Mercury Marine, including General Manager of MerCruiser Diesel and Vice President-Global Development for Mercury. He joined Mercury in 1993. "

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President and President, Latin America Group Current
The Igloo Executive Vice President Former

"William L. Metzger has been Vice President and Treasurer of the Company since May 2001. Mr. Metzger joined Brunswick in 1987 as Manager of Special Projects in the Accounting Department. In 1991, he was assigned to Brunswick’s internal audit staff as a Manager, and in 1996 was named Director - Corporate Accounting. In 2000, Mr. Metzger was named Assistant Vice President - Corporate Finance. Mr. Metzger has a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University and a master’s degree in management from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. "

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Vice President & Treasurer Current
Special Projects, Inc. Manager Former
Illinois State University Bachelor's Degree Former

Robert L. Shannon, Jr., is a Partner with the law firm of Hall, Booth, Smith and Slover, P.C., a medium sized firm with more than 100 attorneys in Atlanta, Albany, Athens, Brunswick, Columbus, Tifton, and Brunswick, Georgia, as well as Nashville, Tennessee. He chairs the Products Liability and the Mass Torts and Toxic Liability Practice Groups. Mr. Shannon is a former member of the Managing Committee which he managed and provided oversight of the firm?s Information Technology. He has tried 35 cases to a verdict in Georgia and Tennessee. He is licensed in Georgia and Tennessee. Mr. Shannon's law practice includes aviation litigation; commercial litigation; medical malpractice; toxic exposure; transportation; products liability; and internal investigations. He has served as lead or co-counsel in a wide variety of complex matters including multi-district litigation and class actions in both federal and state courts throughout Georgia and Tennessee. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court as well as the Sixth and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. In addition to practicing before federal and state courts, Mr. Shannon has also represented parties in administrative hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings and the Composite State Medical Board of Medical Examiners. Mr. Shannon received his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1991. He also received a Master of Science from Oklahoma State University in 1986 and a Bachelor of Arts from Valdosta State University in 1981. Mr. Shannon also holds Associate degrees in Business and Business Administration. Prior to attending law school Mr. Shannon served in the U.S. Air Force from 1981-1988 where he flew E-3 aircraft. His professional military education includes Squadron Officer School, in residence; Air Command and Staff College; and Air War College. He transferred to the Georgia Air National Guard in 1988. He was recently nominated to the rank of Brigadier General. He is now dual-hatted as the Vice Commander, Georgia Air National Guard and as the Director of the Joint Staff for Joint Force Headquarters -Georgia. In his capacity as the Director, Joint Staff-GA, he oversees the senior staff of the Georgia Army and Air National Guard. The Joint Staff has overall responsibility for all personnel, intelligence, logistics, operations, plans and exercises, communications, and budgeting functions of the Georgia Army and Air National Guard. He has also completed the U.S. Northern Command/National Guard Bureau's Joint Task Force Commander's Course which prepares him to assume command of a Joint Task Force for a specified domestic tasking or domestic contingency operation for FEMA Region IV. Mr. Shannon is also a pilot. In addition to his practice, Mr. Shannon has served as a special assistant administrative law judge for the Office of State Administrative Hearings from 1997-2001. As an administrative law judge, Mr. Shannon presided over regulatory disputes and appeals for the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance; the Commission on Equal Opportunity; the Board of Regents; and the Department of Medical Assistance. Mr. Shannon also serves as an adjunct professor with Georgia State University where from time to time he teaches graduate courses in employment law and ethics. In 2005, the Georgia Supreme Court appointed Mr. Shannon to serve on its Special Master Panel to hear attorney disciplinary cases. Mr. Shannon is active in leadership capacities in a number of professional and civic organizations: He was appointed by the Georgia Supreme Court to serve on the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee; past chairman, Board of Directors for the Atlanta Business League; member, Board of Governors for State Bar of Georgia; past chair of the Board of Trustees for the State Bar's Client Security Trust Fund; member, State Bar General Counsel Oversight Committee and Standards of the Profession; past president, Gate City Bar Association;...

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Partner Current
Hall, Booth, Smith & Slover Partner Current
Georgia State University Adjunct Professor Current
Lawyers Club of Atlanta Board of Directors Current
The Gate City Bar Association Board of Directors Current
National Bar Association Board of Directors Current
Atlanta Bar Association Board of Directors Current
Georgia Supreme Court Former
Oklahoma State University Master of Science Former
Valdosta State University Bachelor of Arts Former
University of Georgia School of Law Degree Former

Andrew Fenwick is Finance Director of Brunswick, the corporate communications consultancy. He is also a Director of Fenwick Ltd and a Trustee of the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association. He has a strong interest in Horticulture.

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Finance Director Current
Fenwick Ltd. Director Current
The Royal Parks Foundation Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Director, Communications Current

Paul is a sales and marketing manager for Latin America for the Brunswick Corporation.A He has a BA in Economics from UT Austin and Masters in International Business from American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird).A Paula s educational and business background supports PBIa s activities by giving insight into strategic planning, marketing and organizational effectiveness.A With extensive experience in Latin American and fluent in Spanish, he is also committed to PBIa s international activities.

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Sales and Marketing Manager Current
Pacific Biodiversity Institute Treasurer Current

Jeffrey L. Bleustein was named Chairman of the Board of Harley-Davidson, Inc. in December 1998, and continues in that position today. Prior to his current responsibilities, Dr. Bleustein served the company in many capacities, including Vice President of Engineering, 1975 to 1984; President of Trihawk, Inc., a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, 1984 to1985; Vice President of the Parts and Accessories Division, 1985 to 1988; Senior Vice President, 1988 to 1990; Executive Vice President, 1990 to 1993, President and Chief Operating Officer, 1993 to 1997; and Chief Executive Officer and President, 1997 to 2005. Prior to joining Harley-Davidson in 1975, Dr. Bleustein was first an Assistant and then an Associate Professor of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Yale University between the years 1966 and 1971. In 1971 Dr. Bleustein became a member of the Central Technical Staff of AMF, Inc. In 2002, Dr. Bleustein was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve on the President's Council on the 21st Century Workforce. Dr. Bleustein is a Regent Emeritus of the Milwaukee School of Engineering and he also serves on the Board of Directors of Kohler Co. Dr. Bleustein holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University, as well as master's and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in engineering mechanics from Columbia University.

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Chairman of The Board Current
Brunswick Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Xerox Credit Corporate Finance Division CFO Current
Xerox Corporation CFO & Senior Vice President Current
Brunswick Corporation Chairman Current
Brunswick Corporation Board of Directors Current
Xerox Business Services Senior Vice President Former
System Software Associates Ltd. Executive Vice President Former
International Business Machines Corporation vice president Former
Server Corporation Vice President, Finance and Planning Former
Adelphi University master's degree in business administration Former
New York University bachelor of science degree in finance Former

Organization Position Status
Nintendo of America, Inc. Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing Current
Brunswick Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Topmark Advisors LLC Board of Directors Current
Brunswick Corporation Board of Directors Current
Burson-Marsteller Chairman Former

Mr. Whisler, 53, retired in March 2007 as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Phelps Dodge Corporation, Phoenix, Arizona (mining and manufacturing company), a position he had held since November 2003. Previously, Mr. Whisler was Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Phelps Dodge Corporation from May 2000 to October 2003. He is also a Director of US Airways Group, Inc. (and its principal subsidiaries, America West Airlines, Inc. and US Airways, Inc.), Brunswick Corporation and International Paper Company.

Organization Position Status
Phelps Dodge Corporation Chief Executive Officer Current
Amax Research & Development Inc. CEO Current
Bnsf Railprices Current
Phelps Dodge Corporation Chairman Current
Brunswick Corporation Board of Directors Current
SBC Communications, Inc. Board member Current
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation Board of Directors Current
US Airways Group, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Phelps Dodge Energy Services, LLC CEO Former
Phelps Dodge Industries, Inc. CEO Former
SBC Communications, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Cyprus Amax Minerals Company CEO Former
Phelps Dodge Corporation President Former
Phelps Dodge Mining Company President Former
University of Denver Sturm College of Law J.D. Degree Former
Colorado Inc D.Sc. Degree In Engineering Former
Colorado Inc M.S. Degree In Mineral Economics Former
University of Colorado B.S. Degree In Business Former

Mr. Fernandez co-founded SI Ventures in 1996 and has 35 years of experience as a venture capital investor and senior operating executive in the information technology and semiconductor industries. He was previously Chairman, President, and CEO of Gartner, where he led the buyout of Gartner in 1990, took the company public in 1994, and led its growth from $40 million to over $90 million in annual revenue during the 1990s. Prior to Gartner, Mr. Fernandez was President and CEO of three technology-driven companies, including Dataquest, an information services company, Gavilan Computer corporation a laptop computer manufacturer, and Zilog Incorporated, a publicly-traded semiconductor manufacturer. At Zilog, he was responsible for growing annual revenue from $5 million to $120 million in only three years while creating the leader in the 8-bit microprocessor market. Previously, Mr. Fernandez was also a Group Executive Vice President of Fairchild Semiconductor, where he managed roughly one-third of Fairchild's business at the time. He began his career in engineering positions with Fairchild and Harris Corporation. Mr. Fernandez holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Florida and completed graduate work in electrical engineering and business management. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the University of Florida, and serves on the boards of Black & Decker, Brunswick and Florida Research Consortium. In addition, Mr. Fernandez was recently appointed by President George W. Bush to serve on the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee.

Organization Position Status
SI Ventures Managing Director Current
Catapult Ventures Group Limited Partner Current
University of Florida Trustee Current
Realvue Simulation Technologies, Inc. Current
University of Florida Chairman Current
Sysco Corporation Chairman Current
Brunswick Corporation Board of Directors Current
President's Information Technology Advisory Committee Board Member Current
SI Ventures Board of Directors Current
The Black & Decker Corporation Board of Directors Current
Sysco Corporation Board of Directors Current
Gerken Capital Associates Member of AC I Advisory Board Current
Gartner, Inc. CEO Former
Zilog Inc. CEO Former
Dataquest, Inc. CEO Former
Dataquest Technologies, Inc. CEO Former
Dataquest Technologies, Inc. president Former
Zilog Inc. President Former
Gartner, Inc. President Former
Dataquest, Inc. President Former
SI Ventures Founder Former
Gerken Capital Associates General Partner Former
SI Ventures Senior Operating Executive in the Information Technology Former
Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. Engineering Former
Harris Corporation Engineering Former
Gartner, Inc. Chairman Former
University of Florida Bachelor's Degree In Electrical Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
SI Ventures Current
Brunswick Corporation Board of Directors Current
Whirlpool Corporation Chief Financial Officer Former
Whirlpool Corporation Executive Vice President Former
University of Michigan Master's Degree In Business Administration Former
University of Michigan Bachelor's Degree Former

Mr. Archibald served in various executive positions with Conroy, Inc. In 1977, he became vice president of marketing for the Airstream Division of Beatrice Companies, Inc. His subsequent positions at Beatrice included president of Del Mar Window Coverings, president of Stiffel Lamp Company, and president of the Home Products Division. In 1983, he was elected a senior vice president of Beatrice and president of the Consumer and Commercial Products Group. Mr. Archibald left Beatrice and was elected president and chief operating officer of Black & Decker in 1985 and chief executive officer in 1986. He has served continuously in the additional position of chairman of the board since 1987. Mr. Archibald, who is 65, was first elected a director of Black & Decker in 1985. He also serves as a director of Brunswick Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Huntsman Corporation.

Organization Position Status
The Black & Decker Corporation Chairman, President and CEO Current
Eagle Group International, Incorporated Chairman, President and Chief, Executive Officer, The Black & Decker Corporation Current
The Black & Decker Corporation Chief Operating Officer Current
Lockheed Martin Corporation Board of Directors Current
Huntsman Corporation Board of Directors Current
Brunswick Corporation Board of Directors Current
The Black & Decker Corporation First Elected A Director Former
The Black & Decker Corporation Director Former
Lockheed Martin Corporation Director Former
Harvard Business School M.B.A. degree Former
Weber State University Former
Lockheed Martin Corporation member Former

"Mr. Stayer is the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Johnsonville Sausage LLC. He joined the retail meat and sausage business in 1965 and immediately began building the wholesale operation, which was spun off into a separate company in 1968. The company is now known as Johnsonville Sausage LLC. Mr. Stayer has been the CEO since 1968. Mr. Stayer’s involvement in the business has resulted in many accomplishments including leading Johnsonville into a nationally recognized brand while establishing a renowned business operation method that creates teamwork focused on creating exceptional results and developing exceptional talent at all levels. Mr. Stayer was named CEO of the Year by Tom Peters in 1988 and was runner up in the Ernst & Young national Master Entrepreneur of the Year in 2000. Johnsonville was featured in The Leadership Alliance - the largest selling management video of all time. In 1990, Mr. Stayer established the Leadership Dynamics consulting firm, which specializes in coaching leaders of large organizations on strategy and execution through people. In 1990, Mr. Stayer wrote How I Learned to Let My Workers Lead that was published in the Harvard Business Review - one of their top 100 most reprinted articles - and in 1993 co-authored the business bestseller Flight of the Buffalo, published by Warner Books. Mr. Stayer is the National Trustee of Boys and Girls Clubs in the Midwest region. In addition, he is the chairman of the Marian College Board of Trustees and a Board member of PAVE, an organization dedicated to improving education for urban students in Milwaukee. Mr. Stayer graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in finance. "

Organization Position Status
Brunswick Corporation Board of Directors Current

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