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The Board of Directors


          The Board of Directors currently consists of eleven members, ten of whom are non-employee Directors. Under our Bylaws,
          nominations of persons for election to the Board may be made at an Annual Meeting of Shareholders by the Board and by
          any shareholder who complies with the notice procedures set forth in the Bylaws. As described in the Proxy Statement for
          our 2020 Annual Meeting, for a nomination to be properly made by a shareholder at the 2021 Annual Meeting, the
          shareholder’s notice must have been sent to, and received by, our Secretary at our principal executive offices between
          January 16, 2021 and February 15, 2021. No such notice was received during this period.

          The Bylaws of the Company provide that a Director will retire at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders following the
          Director’s 75th birthday. None of our current Directors reached this mandatory retirement age this year.

          The Board has nominated Anthony R. Foxx to stand for election by shareholders at the 2021 Annual Meeting. Mr. Foxx
          was first elected as a Director by the Board in November 2020. Mr. Foxx was initially identified by the Chairman, President
          and CEO and was recommended as a director nominee by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The
          Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee from time to time retains a search firm to help identify director
          prospects, perform candidate outreach, assist in reference checks, and provide other related services. The recruiting
          process typically involves either the Chairman, President and CEO, the search firm or a member of the Nominating and
          Corporate Governance Committee contacting a prospect to gauge his or her interest and availability. A candidate will then
          meet with several members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and sometimes the Board. At the
          same time, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the search firm will contact references for the
          prospect. A background check is completed before a final recommendation is made to the Board to appoint a candidate to
          the Board.

          The Board has nominated eleven persons for election as Directors to serve a one-year term expiring in 2022. Unless
          otherwise directed, proxies will be voted in favor of these nominees. Each nominee has agreed to serve if elected. Each of
          the nominees is currently serving as a Director. Should any nominee become unable to serve as a Director, the persons
          named in the enclosed form of proxy will, unless otherwise directed, vote for the election of such other person for such
          position as the present Board of Directors may recommend in place of such nominee. Proxies cannot be voted for a greater
          number of persons than the number of nominees named. Should any of the listed nominees be unavailable for election by
          reason of death or other unexpected occurrence, the proxy, to the extent permitted by applicable law, may be voted with
          discretionary authority in connection with the nomination by the Board and the election of any substitute nominee.

          Board Effectiveness and Refreshment


          Board composition is one of the most critical areas of focus for the Board of Directors. Having the right mix of people who
          bring diverse perspectives, business and professional experiences, and skills provides a foundation for robust dialogue,
          informed advice and collaboration in the boardroom. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee develops
          criteria for open Board positions, taking into account a variety of factors, which may include current Board member skills,
          composition, age, tenure, other diversity factors, the range of talents and experience that would best complement those
          already represented on the Board, the need for specialized expertise, and anticipated retirements to define gaps that may
          need to be filled through the Board refreshment process. The Board strives to ensure an environment that encourages
          diverse critical thinking and values innovative, strategic discussions to achieve a higher level of success for the Company.

          The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee screens and recommends candidates for nomination by the full
          Board. It uses a variety of methods to help identify potential Board candidates with the desired skills and background
          needed for the Company’s business, including from time to time informal networks, third-party search firms and other
          channels. When the Committee is assisted from time to time with its recruitment efforts by an outside search firm, the
          firm recommends candidates that satisfy the criteria defined by the Board, and provides background research and
          pertinent information regarding prospective candidates.






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