the board is composed of a diverse group of leaders in their respective fields. many of the current directors have leadership experience at major domestic and international companies with operations inside and outside the united states and experience on other companies’ boards, which provide an understanding of different business processes, challenges, and strategies. others have experience in government relations or key market sectors which reflect our customer base, or financial or governance expertise. all have personal traits such as candor, integrity, commitment, and collegiality that are essential to an effective board of directors.