James R. Curtiss a director since April 1999, was a partner in the law firm of Winston & Strawn LLP from 1993 to April 2008, and has been retired since that time. From 1988 to 1993, he served as a Commissioner of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He is also a director of Cameco Corporation (owner and operator of uranium mines). Mr. Curtiss was a director of BGE from 1994 to April 1999.