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Senior Management Team of ABC Laboratories
John D. Bucksath JOHN D. BUCKSATH, President & CEO

Mr. Bucksath joined ABC Laboratories as a chemist in 1989, and has since held positions of increasing management responsibility within the company. John was responsible for the start-up of the company's pharmaceutical CGMP Analytical Services group in the mid-1990s, and became Head of Operations in 2003. In 2006, John was promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations, and in 2008 was named General Manager of the company's Pharmaceutical Division. Mr. Bucksath earned a B.A. in Biology with a Chemistry and Education minor from Central Methodist University, and a Masters of Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis.
Kristein King KRISTEIN KING, Vice President, Strategy and Workforce Development

Ms. King is responsible for directing broad corporate initiatives related to corporate strategy, marketing, talent management and communications. Prior to joining the company in 2006, Kristein worked as an independent consultant, providing strategic direction and communications expertise to a variety of industries. Clients included Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, Fiserve, First Trust Corporation and dozens of small and mid-sized businesses. Until 1996, Kristein held various marketing, creative and management positions with Great-West Life & Annuity in Denver, Colorado. Ms. King earned a B.S. in Journalism from the University Of Missouri School of Journalism and a Masters of Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis.
Troy DeVault TROY DEVAULT, Vice President, Corporate Services

Mr. DeVault joined ABC in 2006 to oversee the construction and transition into our pharmaceutical development facility. Troy now has responsibility of company's corporate service functions, including Information Systems, Metrology, Facilities, Procurement, Materials Management, and the Project Planning Office. His experience includes manufacturing, human resources, health and safety and cost accounting. Prior to joining ABC, Troy served as Director of North American Operations, Linings Division with Vesuvius USA, Inc. a manufacturer of refractory products, glass, carbon paste and precast shapes serving the steel industry. Troy also has held executive positions with A.P. Green Industries, Inc. and National Refractory and Minerals Corporation. Troy earned a B.S. in Operations Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Ryan McKenzie RYAN MCKENZIE, Director of Finance

Mr. McKenzie joined ABC Laboratories in early 2008 and oversees the company's financial and treasury activities. Prior to joining ABC, Ryan served as Director of Financial Analysis for Salton, Inc., a worldwide marketer and distributor of small household appliances. In that position, he was responsible for financial reporting and cash management and also played an integral role in Salton's 2007 merger with Applica, Inc. Ryan has also held numerous finance and accountancy positions with Scholastic, Sprint and Midland Loan Services. Mr. McKenzie earned a B.S.B.A. in Business Management from the University of Missouri College of Business.
Nancy Adrian NANCY A. ADRIAN, Director of Accounting/Corporate Controller

Ms. Adrian joined ABC in early 2008, bringing with her more than 20 years of experience in corporate accounting. For the eight years prior to joining ABC, Nancy was the Corporate Controller for Salton, Inc., a worldwide distributor of small household appliances, where her responsibilities included management of the U.S. accounting group, financial statement consolidations and SEC reporting, as well as serving as primary contact for annual audits and quarterly reviews of the financial statements. Nancy has her B.S. in Accounting from Southwest Missouri State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.