Rod Dammeyer
Board Member (term ends 6/30/2013)

A graduate of Kent State University, Mr. Dammeyer began his business career with Arthur Andersen & Co. and was admitted to partnership in 1970. He subsequently served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Northwest Industries, Inc. after which he became senior vice president and chief financial officer of Household International, Inc. From 1985 - 1995 he was CEO of Itel Corporation which merged into Anixter International; and served as managing partner of Equity Group Corporate Investments from 1995 until 2000.

Rod Dammeyer is chairman of CAC, a private company offering capital investment and management advisory services. He is a member of the boards of directors of Stericycle, Inc., and Quidel Corporation, in addition to being a trustee of Invesco Funds and Van Kampen Investment Funds. He also serves on the boards of California Charter Schools Association and High Tech Charter Schools in San Diego. He is committed to fighting global poverty and promoting education through various microfinance organizations.