Mr. Graves served as Chief Financial Officer of Entegris, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor industry, from 2007 to May 2023, and he retired from Entegris in July 2023. In addition to the CFO title, Mr. Graves was also Entegris Executive Vice President and Treasurer. Prior to becoming CFO, Mr. Graves held various positions at Entegris in business development, strategic planning, and finance since 2002. Prior to 2002, Mr. Graves held positions in investment banking and corporate development, including at U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray and at Dain Rauscher. Mr. Graves currently serves as a director of Laird Superfood, Inc., a plant-based food company, and Janel Corporation, a global logistics provider. He previously served as a director of Plug Power Inc., an energy solutions provider, until June 2019 and SkyWater Technology, Inc., a U.S. semiconductor foundry, until May 2025. Mr. Graves background in accounting and finance, and his experience as a long-serving chief financial officer for a supplier to the semiconductor industry, give him valuable insight on finance and business development matters in our industry, which is highly valued by our Board. Since his appointment to the Board in February 2024, Mr. Graves has served as a member of the Axcelis Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. The Board highly values his contributions in these roles.