Mr. Baukol joined 3M as an engineer in the Medical Products Division laboratory in 1966 and served there until 1970, at which time he took leave to serve as a White House Fellow and later with the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. Upon his return to 3M in 1972, he served in several general management capacities in 3M's health care businesses.In 1986, Mr. Baukol was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive, 3M United Kingdom PLC.Upon his return to the United States in 1989, he was elected Group Vice President in 3M's health care businesses and served as Vice President, Asia Pacific, Canada and Latin America from 1991-1994 and as Executive Vice President, International Operations since 1995. Mr. Baukol is a director of The Toro Company.In addition to being a USCIB trustee and Vice Chairman, he serves as a Director and Senior Fellow of the Caux Round Table.He is also a Director of the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, serving as Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee.