Board of Directors

Richard W. Blackburn, age 68, has been a director since August 2005. Mr. Blackburn retired from Duke Energy Corporation in 2004 after seven years as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, the last year of which he was also Chief Administrative Officer. Mr. Blackburn is a Trustee of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and The George Washington University.

Lead Independent Director
Serves on Audit and Compensation Committees
Joined Board in 2005