Principal Occupation: Chairman of the Board Emeritus, Corning Incorporated. Recent Business Experience: Mr. Houghton retired as Non-Executive Chairman in 2007. He resumed his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Corning Incorporated in 2002, relinquished the role of CEO in 2005, and retired as Executive Chairman in 2006. He also served as Non-Executive Chairman from 2001 to 2002 and Chairman Emeritus from 1996 to 2001. He was elected Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Corning Incorporated in 1983, retired in 1996. Public Company Directorships: Corning Incorporated; MetLife.