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Walter Craig Johnsen (born December 15, 1950) is the chairman and chief executive officer of Acme United Corporation, which is a supplier of cutting, measuring and safety products for the school, home, office, hardware and industrial markets.

Mr. Glassman was appointed the Company's Chairman of the Board in 2020 and has served as Chief Executive Officer since 2016. He previously served the Company as President from 2013 to 2019, Chief Operating Officer from 2006 to 2015, Executive Vice President from 2002 until 2013, President - Residential Furnishings from 1999 to 2006, Senior Vice President from 1999 to 2002, and in various other capacities since 1982. Mr. Glassman holds a degree in business management and finance from California State University-Long Beach. He was first elected as a director of the Company in 2002.

Well rounded executive specializing in full leadership of companies whether in a growth mode to improve market share, add business segments, expand through acquisition and improve operations or whether to lead companies in tough economic times or turnaround situations. Executive roles have included CEO, CRO, COO, CFO and CSMO across several industries including recreational, retail, furniture, plastics manufacturing (thermoforming and blow molded parts), body armor, foundry, Tier 1 auto parts stamping, textiles and semi-conductor. Exemplary skills at building and empowering well functioning executive teams, setting strategy and leading a company to significant competitive advantages by out strategizing, out thinking, out planning and out working the competition. I believe that most companies struggle with three critical disciplines: Focus, Discipline and Accountability. As a result, mediocrity is a corporate way of life.

John L. Garrison, Jr. was appointed to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Terex Corporation on November 2, 2015. Mr. Garrison is also a member of the Terex Board of Directors. An accomplished and versatile corporate and industrial leader, Mr. Garrison was President and Chief Executive Officer of Fort Worth, Texas-based Bell Helicopter, a major unit of Textron, Inc., from 2009-November 2015. During his tenure at Bell, Mr. Garrison championed the revitalization of Bell’s commercial product line, improved execution of their military programs and modernized the company’s systems, processes and facilities. Before his time at Bell, Mr. Garrison served as President of Textron’s industrial segment, which comprises four businesses: E-Z-GO golf carts, Greenlee, Jacobsen and Kautex. Prior to that he was President of E-Z-GO, where he initiated and led a highly successful turnaround. Mr. Garrison joined Textron in 2002 from Azurix Corporation, a global water company, where he was President, Chairman and CEO. He was previously Vice President and General Manager of Case Corporation’s North American Agricultural Group, and Vice President and General Manager of the Case Agricultural Systems Group. Mr. Garrison is a 1982 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he received a bachelor’s degree in engineering, later earning an MBA degree with distinction from the Harvard Business School. He spent a decade in the U.S. Army as an Airborne Ranger qualified artillery officer and taught in the Department of Social Services at West Point. Mr. Garrison served as the past President and Chairman of American Helicopter Society’s International and Chairman of Vertical Flight Foundation, a board member for the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), and as a Cabinet member of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation’s American Patriots Campaign.

Accomplished senior level executive with a multi-disciplinary career in various operational and IT management roles. Versatile individual who is creative and entrepreneurial, promoting research and development and new product introductions and emphasizing pricing as a strategic tool to build shareholder value. Has held escalating leadership positions with both private and public firms including extensive international experience in Mexico, China, India, Australia, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Proven P&L experience with strong organizational and varied business development experience. Provides strategic vision as well as tactical execution to quickly accomplish the key business initiatives of high-growth, low cost global operations. Specialties: Pricing Strategies, Strategy Development, International Operational Management, Information Technology Roadmap Development, Union Negotiations, Mergers and Acquisitions, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Development, Specialty Product R&D, Direct Marketing, Project/Program Management, ERP, Retail Management, New Product Introductions

Chris Holmes is a President/CEO at Nortrax. He has worked as VP:Product Support & Marketing at Nortrax. Chris works or has worked at Felleskjøpet. He studied at University of New Brunswick.

Jason Andringa is a President/CEO at Vermeer Corporation., Board Member at RAVEN INDUSTRIES INC, and Trustee at Nature Conservancy of Iowa and is based in Pella, Iowa. He has worked as Co-operative Education Student at Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Research Assistant at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Staff Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Jason works or has worked as BOARD MEMBER at Nature Conservancy of Iowa, BOARD MEMBER at Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), and BOARD MEMBER at Central College. He studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology between 1999 and 2001, University of Southern California between 2002 and 2005, and Calvin College between 1994 and 1999.

Thomas Williams is a Board Member at Goodyear, Board Member at Make-A-Wish, and Chairman/CEO at Parker Hannifin and is based in Cleveland, Ohio. He has worked as Gen Mgr:Global Services at GE Transportation, Board Member at CHART INDUSTRIES INC, and Exec VP at Parker Hannifin. Thomas works or has worked as MEMBER at Business Roundtable and The Business Council. He studied at Xavier University and Bucknell University.