William D. Marohn has been Chairman of the Board of the Company since May 2004. He retired in December 1998 as Vice Chairman of the Board of Whirlpool Corporation (a manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances), a post he held since February 1997. From 1992 to 1997, Mr. Marohn served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Whirlpool Corporation. From January to October 1992, he was President of Whirlpool Europe, B.V. From 1989 to 1991, Mr. Marohn served as Executive Vice President of Whirlpool's North American Operations, and from 1987 to March 1989 he was President of Whirlpool's Kenmore Appliance Group. Prior to retirement, Mr. Marohn had been associated with Whirlpool since 1964.