Kennametal Inc.

Mr. Arnold joined the board in late 2007. He is the former vice president and chief technical officer of Kennametal Inc., Latrobe, Pennsylvania. For 24 years, Mr. Arnold managed the activities of Kennametal's world-class Technology Center and directed all global research and technology functions (development of new products, materials and applications; improvement of existing products and applications; and research and development of product manufacturing procedures and techniques.) He also directed all technological operations that support the corporation's product manufacturing and sales operations. Before joining Kennametal, Mr. Arnold was in the materials and process technology laboratories, Aircraft Engine Group, General Electric Company, Evendale, Ohio. Prior to that, he was with Fansteel and DuPont, both in Baltimore, Maryland. He led the effort to have the Department of Defense establish the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining at Kennametal and served as its first Chairman of the Board. Mr. Arnold earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering at Virginia Tech.

Frank P. Simpkins is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT). In this role, Mr. Simpkins is responsible for the company’s accounting, finance, internal audit, investor relations, M&A, tax and ,treasury functions. Mr. Simpkins joined Kennametal in October 1995, and has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility within the Finance organization. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Directors of Kennametal India Ltd. Prior to joining Kennametal, Mr. Simpkins was CPA / Manager with the former Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers), having joined Coopers in 1986. Mr. Simpkins earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa., and is a Certified Public Accountant. He and his wife, Melissa, and their two children reside in Export, Pa.

John H. Jacko, Jr. is Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Kennametal Inc. In this role, Mr. Jacko is responsible for enterprise marketing and corporate strategy. Before serving in his current role, Mr. Jacko served as the company’s Vice President Corporate Strategy and Vice President Global Marketing for Kennametal’s Metalworking Solutions and Services Group (MSSG). He joined Kennametal in March 2007. Previously, Mr. Jacko served as a Corporate Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for Flowserve Corporation. Prior to that, he spent six years with Honeywell Aerospace (previously AlliedSignal) in various management positions including Vice President Customer and Product Support and Director, Customer Business. Before joining Honeywell, Mr. Jacko served as Manager, Customer Support – Commercial Helicopters for Textron Lycoming in Stratford, Connecticut. He has over 25 years of experience in the areas of marketing, strategy, product management, branding, portfolio management, and communications. Mr. Jacko holds a bachelor of science degree in engineering from the University of Connecticut and a master’s in business administration from the University of New Haven. He is also Green Belt certified in Six Sigma training.

John R. Tucker is Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of Kennametal Inc. In this role he is responsible for leading Kennametal’s global Research, Development and Engineering organization. Before joining Kennametal, Mr. Tucker was Chairman and CEO of Sermatech International—a firm that develops and applies engineered protective coatings in a variety of markets where resistance to corrosion, erosion, fouling and high temperatures is essential. Prior to leading Sermatech, Mr. Tucker served in key leadership positions in such companies as Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Daimler Benz Aerospace, AlliedSignal Aerospace and York International Corporation. Mr. Tucker holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Pennsylvania State University. He and his wife, Caroline, reside in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

evin Walling is Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Kennametal Inc. (NYSE:KMT). In this position, Kevin oversees all human resources responsibilities worldwide. Mr. Walling joined Kennametal in February 2005. Prior to joining Kennametal, he served as Vice President Human Resources - North America for Marconi Corporation. Previously, he held the position of Vice President, Human Resources for Acclaim Entertainment, and served in several management positions with PepsiCo. Prior to his work at PepsiCo, Mr. Walling also worked for the Manville Sales Corporation. He has over 17 years of experience as a Human Resources professional. Mr. Walling earned his bachelor of science degree in industrial labor relations from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York. He currently resides in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania with his wife and two children

Steven R. Hanna is Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Kennametal Inc. In this role, he is responsible for Kennametal’s Information Technology function worldwide. Prior to joining Kennametal, Mr. Hanna served as Corporate Information Officer for General Motors Corporation, where he was responsible for technology strategy development and deployment for the world’s largest automotive company. Prior to this role, Mr. Hanna served as Executive Director of Product Development and Services for the Supply Chain Group at General Motors as well as CIO for the GM Truck Group. Previously, he held the position of Executive Vice President, CIO of Ross Roy Communications. In addition, Mr. Hanna served in various management roles with Marriott Corporation including Vice President, CIO Host Marriott. Mr. Hanna has more than 30 years of experience in various aspects of information technology in a variety of industries. Mr. Hanna holds a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering from General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan. He currently resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his wife and children.

Mr. Derek Johnson is currently the Vice President of new business development for Kennametal, a public company based in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Johnson has held this position since October 2008. He has served as President of Fusion Specialties, a specialty supplier to the retail industry, from November 2005 to October 2008. From 1984 to 2005, Mr. Johnson was employed in various positions, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer, by CoorsTek, a manufacturer of technical products, supplying critical components and assemblies for mining automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, electronic, power generation, telecommunication and other high-technology applications on a global basis. He has a Higher National Certificate from Kirkcaldy College in Scotland and an Executive MBA from the University of Denver. Mr. Ronald Johnson has been involved in all phases of the chemical industry, including production, compounding and distribution in domestic and international markets, for 50 years. He held a marketing position in strategic planning with Dupont, Industrial and Biochemical Department; Gamlen Chemical, an international compounding company as manager of worldwide development; and Univar, a large global chemical distributor from 1968 to 1984. He served as a Board member of Charter National Bank and Trust from 1998 to 2002. Mr. Johnson also served on the Board of Earth Sciences, Inc. from 1999 to 2003. Mr. Johnson has been President of Twin-Kem International, Inc., a distributor of agricultural and industrial chemicals, since 1984, and President of ExecuVest, Inc., an oil & gas exploration company, since 1987. Mr. Johnson is Chairman of the Compensation Committee.

James E. Morrison is Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, of Kennametal Inc. In this role, Mr. Morrison oversees all aspects of merger and acquisition activity for the company. Mr. Morrison joined Kennametal in 1972 in the finance department. He has held a number of analytical and management positions over the years at Kennametal, including Vice President and Treasurer and Manager of Financial Planning. Mr. Morrison has been with Kennametal for 36 years and has extensive experience in global operations, capital structuring, foreign exchange and interest rate risk management, business development, and transaction structuring and execution. Mr. Morrison holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. He and his wife currently reside in Greensburg, Pa.

Mr. Lanza is Vice President and Treasurer for Kennametal Inc. In this role, he is responsible for Kennametal’s worldwide treasury activities, including corporate finance, foreign exchange exposure management, cash management, banking relations, corporate credit / receivables management, and vendor support services. He also advises on Kennametal’s pension plan investments as a member of Kennametal Inc.’s ERISA Committee and as the chairman of the Kennametal Ltd. (UK) pension trustee committee. He was elected a corporate vice president in October 2006, following his election as Corporate Treasurer in July 2003. He served as Assistant Treasurer and Director of Treasury Services from April 1999 to June 2003 after joining the company in August 1998. Mr. Lanza also serves as chairman of the Treasury Council at the Manufacturers Alliance (MAPI). Prior to joining Kennametal, Mr. Lanza was Director, Global Capital Markets at CBS Corporation (formerly known as Westinghouse Electric Corporation). He had over 25 years of experience in the CBS Treasury Department, where some of his key appointments included Director, Project Finance and Foreign Exchange; Director, International Finance; Treasurer, Asia-Pacific Region; and a four year assignment in Madrid as Treasurer for the Westinghouse operations in Spain. Mr. Lanza has traveled extensively abroad in support of the Kennametal and Westinghouse business units and foreign subsidiaries. He and his wife reside in Murrysville, Pa.

Paul J. DeMand is Vice President, Kennametal Inc., and President of Kennametal’s Metalworking Solutions and Services Group (MSSG). In this role, Mr. DeMand is responsible for MSSG operations worldwide, comprising more than half of the company’s overall sales revenues. Prior to joining Kennametal, Mr. DeMand served as Senior Vice President / Division Head of the Industrial Products Group at Johnson Electric, Ltd., Hong Kong. Previously, he held various executive positions of increasing responsibility with General Motors, TI Group PLC and Solectron Corporation while based in Asia, Europe and North America. Mr. DeMand holds a bachelor of science degree in engineering from Kettering University and an MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy.

Wayne D. Moser is Vice President Finance and Corporate Controller of Kennametal Inc. (KMT: NYSE). In this role, Mr. Moser is responsible for the company’s corporate and operational financial accounting, planning, reporting, and controlling. Prior to assuming his current role in December 2006, Mr. Moser was based in Switzerland and served as the company’s European CFO. Before that, he was based in Germany and served in a number of key roles including: Director of European Strategic Initiatives, in which he led the successful implementation of a new business model for the company’s European operations; General Manager, Industrial Products Europe; and Integration Director, in which he was responsible for the integration of a major acquisition (Widia). Prior to assuming these responsibilities in Germany in mid 2002, Mr. Moser served for over four years as General Manager of the Mining & Construction Division. Mr. Moser joined Kennametal in 1984 and has served the company in several other positions. From 1993 to 1997, he spent over four years in Germany as Chief Financial Officer for Kennametal’s European operations. Mr. Moser’s other previous positions with Kennametal were principally within the company’s metalworking operations and involved jobs mostly in the area of financial and operations control. In these previous assignments, he was based in several locations in various countries, including England, Switzerland, and the United States. Prior to joining Kennametal, Mr. Moser worked for ten years for the international accounting firm Arthur Andersen & Co. in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Moser graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and hold’s a bachelor of science degree in accounting. He received his Certified Public Accountant certificate from the University of Illinois in 1979. He and his wife, Carol, reside in Greensburg, Pa.

Prior to joining the NCDMM, Mr. VanKirk held numerous positions within Kennametal Inc. The latest was as Director, New Business Development, which involved identifying new business opportunities for Kennametal, involving mergers and acquisitions. Prior to this position, Mr. VanKirk served as the interim Chief Technology Officer, responsible for the global planning and coordination of new product and process development. Mr. VanKirk also served as the Director, Innovation Partnership where he was responsible for building mutually beneficial collaborative efforts involving academic, governmental and industrial partnerships. Mr. VanKirk has been with Kennametal Inc. for over 24 years, starting his career as an engineer and moving into R&D management where he has held various positions with sequentially greater levels of engineering and management responsibility. This included responsibility for metalworking, mining, construction and wear, product development, as well as various powder metallurgy process development activities such as part consolidation. Prior to joining Kennametal Inc., Mr. VanKirk spent over four years with Westinghouse Electric Company, performing safety analysis on commercial nuclear power plants. He received a BS degree in mechanical engineering and mathematics from Grove City College, and a MS degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University. Mr. VanKirk holds numerous patents for various material compositions, as well as tool holder designs. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Doyle Center in Pittsburgh, is Vice Chair of the National Defense Industrial Association's (NDIA) Manufacturing Division and also serves on the Westmoreland-Fayette County Workforce Investment Board. He has served on the Board of Directors for the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, the Manufacturing Engineering Advisory Board of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the Board of the Refractory Metals Association, and the Technology Issues Committee of the Association for Manufacturing Technology. Society memberships include the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Newlin, a director since July 2003, is a member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, and the Compensation and Management Development Committee. He has served as executive vice president and chief administrative officer of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. since October 2003. Newlin served as chairman and CEO of Buchanan Ingersoll Professional Corp. from 1980 to October 2003. He is the lead director of Kennametal Inc. and a director of Calgon Carbon Corp.

Kathleen J. Hempel was elected a director of Whirlpool Corporation in June 1994. She is a member of the corporate governance & nominating committee and the finance committee of the board of directors. Hempel is the former vice chairman and chief financial officer of Fort Howard Corporation. Hempel joined Fort Howard in 1973 and served as vice president – human resources, executive vice president, and senior executive vice president prior to the 1997 merger with James River Corp. to form Fort James Corporation. She had been a member of Fort Howard's board of directors since 1979 until the 1997 merger. Hempel graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. She earned her MBA from Arizona State University in Tempe in 1984. Hempel currently is a member of the board of directors of Oshkosh Truck Corporation. Hempel served a gubernatorial appointment to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, is a past member of the board of directors of the National Association of Manufacturers, and is a past member of the American Forest and Paper Association's Tissue Division Board.

"Steven H. Wunning is a group president and executive office member of Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, Ill. Wunning has administrative responsibility for the Advanced Systems Division, Core Components Division, Electronics & Connected Worksite Division, Logistics Division, Product Development Center of Excellence, and Global Purchasing Division. Since joining Caterpillar in 1973, Wunning has held numerous positions with increasing responsibility in the areas of quality, manufacturing, product support and logistics. In 1987, he was one of the first employees in the newly formed subsidiary Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. (Cat Logistics), which was established to leverage Caterpillar's expertise by providing logistics services to other companies. He became vice president of Cat Logistics in 1990 and president in 1994. In 1998, Wunning was named corporate vice president with responsibility for the Logistics & Product Services Division. In 2000, he became corporate vice president with responsibility for the Logistics Division, which combined all of the internal Caterpillar and external client logistics operations into a single unit. In 2004, the Caterpillar Board of Directors named Wunning to group president. Wunning has a bachelor's degree from University of Missouri Rolla and an Executive M.B.A from the University of Illinois. Wunning is a member of the Board of Trustees of Proctor Hospital in Peoria, Ill.; a member of the Board of Trustees of Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI in Arlington, VA.; a member of the Board of Directors of Black & Veatch Holding Company in Overland Park, Kan..; a member of the Board of Directors of Kennametal Inc. in Latrobe, PA.; a member of the Board of Governors for the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C.; and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MO. "

"Timothy (Tim) McLevish joined Kraft Foods in October 2007 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He leads the company's financial operations, including accounting and reporting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, audit and investor relations. Since 2002, Tim has been Senior Vice President and CFO at Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited, an $11-billion global, diversified industrial products and services firm. Before that, he was with Mead Corporation, where he most recently served as vice president and chief financial officer. He joined Mead Corporation in 1987 and during his 15 years there held a series of finance, administration and leadership roles. Some of these assignments included Vice President and General Manager, Zellerbach Division; Vice President, Financial Resources and Administration for Mead Data Central; President and General Manager, Specialty Paper Division; and Vice President, Finance and Treasurer. Prior to joining Mead, Tim began his career with General Mills. There, he held accounting and transportation systems roles. He serves on the Board of Directors of Kennametal Inc., a global supplier of tooling, engineering components and advanced materials consumed in production processes. Tim holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Minnesota and a Master in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. In addition, he is a certified public accountant. "