Vincent J Ryan

Mr. Ryan has been one of our directors since prior to 1990. Mr. Ryan is the founder of Schooner and its predecessor, Schooner Capital Corporation. Mr. Ryan has served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Schooner since 1971, and as its President from 1971 to 1985 and from 1996 to 1999. Prior to November 1995, Mr. Ryan served as Chairman of the Company's Board.