Patrick J. McEnany is a co-founder of our company and currently serves as the Non-Executive Chairman of our Board. Mr. McEnany has served as a director since our formation in January 2002 and as Chairman of our Board since March 2006. Mr. McEnany served as our President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from our formation until December 31, 2023 when he retired. Prior to founding our company, (i) from 1999 until 2002, Mr. McEnany was a consultant to the pharmaceutical industry, and (ii) from 1991 to 1997, Mr. McEnany was Chairman and CEO of Royce Laboratories, Inc., a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer, and after the merger of Royce Laboratories into Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in 1997, Mr. McEnany served as president of Watson s wholly owned Royce Laboratories subsidiary and as vice president of corporate development for Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Finally, Mr. McEnany serves on the board of directors of the Baptist Health Foundation and is a Council Director for Doctor s Hospital and Baptist Health Orthopedic Care in Coral Gables, Florida. The Board believes that the characteristics that qualify Mr. McEnany as a director to serve on our Board include his long-term experience in the pharmaceutical industry, his intimate knowledge of the Company s operations, and his extensive business leadership experience.