Mark L. First, age 60, has served as a director of the Company since 2006 and Lead Director since October 2022. Mr. First held the title of President of the Company from 2006 to 2009; however, he was not paid for his service in his capacity as President. Mr. First is a Managing Director of Eos Management, L.P. and its affiliates, where he has been employed since 1994. Mr. First was previously an investment banker with Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated (NYSE: MS) from 1991 to 1994. He served as a director of PetIQ prior to its sale, and is a director of several privately owned companies. Mr. First earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a master s degree in business administration from Harvard Business School. We believe Mr. First s qualifications to serve as a director of our Company include his financial literacy and experience in business, corporate strategy and investment matters.