Management

David M. Sindelar has been a director since August 2001 and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since July 2001. He also served as our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from January 1997 through June 2001. Previously, Mr. Sindelar served as Chief Executive Officer of International Wire Group, Inc. and LLS Corp. He also served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Berg Electronics Corp. Mr. Sindelar is a member of the board of trustees of Saint Louis University and is Chairman of the board of directors of St. Anthony's Medical Center.

Timothy L. Conlon has been a director, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company since October 1998. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Conlon was President and Chief Operating Officer of Berg Electronics Corp. from January 1997 through October 1998. Mr. Conlon also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Berg Electronics Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berg Electronics Corp., from October 1993 through January 1997. Mr. Conlon is a member of the board of trustees of Maryville University and an advisor to Celerant Consulting.

Gerald G. Sax has been the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since August 2005. Mr. Sax served as Senior Vice President-Supply Chain from February 2003 to August 2005. He also served as our Senior Vice President-Europe from July 1999 to January 2003. Mr. Sax joined us in November 1998 in the position of Vice President-Corporate Controller. Prior to joining us, Mr. Sax was Vice President-Corporate Controller for Berg Electronics Corp. from September 1995 to October 1998.