Douglas E Nickerson

Joined the company as chief financial officer in April 2004. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Nickerson served for eight years in various management positions with Stilwell Financial Inc., now known as Janus Capital Group, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange provider of diversified financial services. From 2001 to 2003, Mr. Nickerson served as vice president—controller and treasurer of Stilwell, and from 1999 to 2001 served as vice president—controller. Mr. Nickerson holds a degree in accounting from Kansas State University and a law degree from the University of Missouri—Kansas City. He is a certified public accountant.