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Robert has been president and chief executive officer of Cascade Corporation since 1996. He served as president and chief operating officer of Cascade Corporation from 1993 to 1996 and vice president of Marketing since 1990. He joined Cascade Corporation in 1972 and held various marketing and manufacturing positions. He has been a director of Cascade Corporation since 1982 and ESCO Corporation, since 1986. Robert is involved in many community organizations, including Catlin Gabel School Foundation Board, Portland Alano Club Board, Arlington Club, and Multnomah Athletic Club.

Dan Smytka is a CEO, president and C-suite executive with global expertise for growing and leading multi-billion dollar businesses with General Electric, United Technologies and Goodyear Tire & Rubber. Having lived and led businesses in the Asia Pacific region for 10 years, Dan has an extensive knowledge for this region’s growth opportunities and complexities for developing businesses. Most recently, Dan was president & COO for Goodyear’s Europe, Middle East and Africa business with P&L responsibility for the region’s $3B Consumer Europe business. Prior to this appointment, Dan had been a leader in the company’s Asia Pacific business for seven years, including four as president of the region. While president, his business grew volume, share, and earnings in many key markets in the region, and improved operating efficiency; acquired exclusive rights to Goodyear-branded tires in Japan, and entered the commercial truck tire segment in China. In addition, Dan oversaw the opening of the Goodyear Development Center in China to enhance the company’s relationships with vehicle manufacturers. Prior to joining Goodyear, Dan was group president of the $2.3B North American Building Systems & Services division of United Technologies Carrier division from 2007 to 2008. As a 17 year GE veteran, Dan was made a company officer in 2005 and is a graduate of their prestigious Corporate Audit Staff program. He has held business leadership positions as president and CEO for Engineered Systems Security division, president and CEO for Asia Pacific Consumer and Industrial group based in Shanghai, China, and general manager of Appliances’ refrigeration business unit. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Dan earned a master’s degree in corporate finance from the University of Memphis. He received his bachelor’s degree with dual majors in business economics and psychology from Creighton University. He served in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Captain.