Mr. Franklin has served as a director since June 2001. Mr. Franklin has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Sports, Inc., a branded sporting goods manufacturer and marketer, since 1986. Mr. Franklin joined Franklin Sports, Inc. in 1970 and served as its Executive Vice President from 1981 to 1986. Mr. Franklin currently serves on the Board of Directors of Bradford Soap International, Inc., a private manufacturer of private label soaps.
