Mr. Caulk was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Industries Corporation, a manufacturer and marketer of consumer products, from 2001 through 2005 and was its President and Chief Executive Officer from 1999 to 2001. He served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Spectrum Brands, North America, following its acquisition of United Industries in 2005, until February 2006. From 1995 to 1999 Mr. Caulk held the positions of President and Executive Vice President of Clopay Building Products. Mr. Caulk also serves as a director of several corporate and non-profit boards, including Ascendia Brands, Inc., Sligh Furniture Company and the St. Louis Academy of Science. Mr. Caulk serves as the Chair of our Compensation Committee.