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Mr. Michael Carter

Managing Director, Carter Morse & Mathias
167 Old Post Road, Southport, CT 06890
(203) 254-3333
Email: mcarter@cartermorse.com
Trustee since: 6/07

Biography

Michael Carter is the founding principal of Carter Morse & Mathias. He has been on the financial side of business from many perspectives: as a business founder, commercial lender, investment banker, board director, and business advisor. He has advised on over 100 M&A and financing transactions. In addition to his work with private companies, Michael has worked with several public companies as a board member and advisor. Michael was the former President of Weston Little League and is active in youth sports teams in Weston, Connecticut. Michael earned an MBA from Columbia University and a BA from the University of Rochester.

Ms. Judith Corchard

Executive Vice President Wright Investors' Service
440 Wheelers' Farms Rd, Milford CT 06460
(203) 783-4410
Email: JCorchard@wisi.com
Trustee since: 9/03

Biography

Ms. Corchard is the Executive Vice President for Investment Research at Wright Investors’ Service. Ms. Corchard attended the University of Connecticut and joined Wright in 1960. She has been Executive Vice President and Senior Investment Officer since 1987. Ms. Corchard is responsible for trading, general administration and portfolio compliance, as well as research coverage for the consumer staples and utilities sector. She is also Vice President of the Wright Managed Equity Trust and the Wright Managed Income Trust.

Mr. David D'Addario

President & CEO D'Addario Industries
10 Middle St, PO Box 7056, Bridgeport CT 06601
(203) 333-9488
Email: daddario@wisemetals.com
Trustee since: 9/04

Biography

David D’Addario is the chairman and CEO of D’Addario Industries, a third-generation privately held business established in 1927. Bridgeport-based D’Addario Industries has been or currently is involved in numerous business sectors. A 1984 graduate of Yale University, he holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and economics. In November 2001, D’Addario became majority owner and chairman of the firm – Wise Alloys – the third largest U.S. producer of aluminum sheet for beverage and food cans. Mr. D’Addario is a dedicated community leader and serves on a variety of institutional and nonprofit boards.

Mr. Peter Donovan (Chairman)

CEO Wright Investors' Service
440 Wheelers Farms Rd., Milford CT 06460
(203) 783-4420
Email: PDonovan@wisi.com
Trustee since: 9/95

Biography

Mr. Donovan is the Chief Executive Officer for Wright Investors’ Service and Chairman of SEE’s board of trustees. Mr. Donovan received a BA in Economics from Goddard College. Previously, he worked at Jones, Kreeger & Co., in Washington, D.C. Mr. Donovan joined Wright in 1966 and has been CEO since 1996. He has overall responsibility for all investment management processes. He is co-author of Worldscope Industrial Company Profiles and Worldscope Financial Company Profiles. He is also President of the Wright Managed Income Trust and the Wright Managed Equity Trust. He is a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts and the Hartford Society of Financial Analysts.

Ms. Jacky Durrell

110 Stillson Road, Fairfield CT 06432
(203) 333-8655
Email: N/A
Trustee since: 9/04

Biography

Ms. Jacky Durrell has been a long-time leader in community-service for Fairfield County, Conn. She has served in many capacities such as a Fairfield First Selectman, in the Connecticut Legislature, on the Fairfield Police Commission and with the Bridgeport United Way. Her focus has often been on how the community might work together to help others as was demonstrated in her work to found RYASAP (an urban/suburban youth and community development coalition) in 1985.

Mr. Christopher Gallo

CPA Nishball, Carp, Niedermeier, Pacowta, & Co., P.C.
4 Corporate Dr., Suite 280, Shelton CT 06484
(203) 944-2100
Email: cgallo@ncnp.com
Trustee since: 9/04

Biography

Chris Gallo joined Nishball, Carp, Niedermeier, Pacowta & Co., P.C. in 1988 after a 13-year career with the international CPA firm of Ernst & Young. Chris earned his Bachelor of Arts in Applied Math from Brown University in 1974 and a Master of Science in Accounting from Northeastern University in 1975. He was licensed as a CPA in 1977. Chris has spent most of his career working with entrepreneurs in a wide-range of manufacturing industries. His many community activities include leadership positions with the Rotary and YMCA.

Mr. Gene Helm (Secretary/Treasurer)

President Wright Investors' Service
440 Wheelers' Farms, Milford CT 06460
(203) 783-4430
Email: ehelm@wisi.com
Trustee since: 9/98

Biography

Mr. Helm is President & Chief Operating Officer of Wright Investors’ Service and Secretary/Treasurer of SEE. Mr. Helm received a BS in Mathematics from Fairfield University in 1977. Prior to joining Wright in 1987, Mr. Helm worked in a variety of financial positions at Philip Morris International. At Wright Investors’, Mr. Helm has P&L responsibility for the Company’s Trust Investment Services business unit representing approximately $900 million in client assets. In addition, Mr. Helm oversees all of Wright investors’ administrative functions.

Mr. Mickey Herbert

President and Chief Executive of ConnectiCare
175 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032-2574
860 674-7007
Email: mherbert@connecticare.com
Trustee since: 9/04

Biography

Mickey Herbert is the president and chief executive of ConnectiCare and Executive Vice-President of HIP Health Plans. ConnectiCare is the third largest health plan in Connecticut and was ranked in the top 10 plans nationally in medical quality. In addition, he is the President, CEO and majority owner of the Bridgeport Bluefish Baseball Club. Mr. Herbert earned his MBA degree at Harvard University and his BA degree at Swarthmore College. He was the founder and CEO of Physicians Health Services, Inc. (PHS), a $750 million-a-year publicly-traded health plan. In January 1998, PHS was sold to HealthNet, Inc. A dedicated worker on behalf of the community, Mr. Herbert serves on the boards of numerous area organizations.

Mr. Steven Monahan

Financial Advisor, Raymond James
44 Old Ridgefield Rd., Suite 234, Wilton, CT 06897
Email: stephen.monahan@raymondjames.com
Trustee since: 12/06

Biography

Mr. Monahan has over fifty years of experience as a financial advisor and currently supervises the offices of Raymond James in Wilton, Conn. Mr. Monahan earned a BS in Science from George Washington University, a MA in Education from New York University and has completed non-degree courses at The New York Institute of Finance and the Wharton School of Business. He was a professional friend to SEE’s founder Mr. John Winthrop Wright and in addition to his full-time work with Raymond James, Mr. Monahan serves as a Director of the Wilton Bank, is a trustee for the Wilton Family YMCA and is Chair of a Wilton Selectman’s committee investigating the needs of senior convalescent homes. Other activities for Mr. Monahan have included serving on the boards of Boy Scout organizations, local charities and church functions and as the past President of The Connecticut Theater Foundation and founding Chairman of the Ogden House. Mr. Monahan and his wife of 53 years have raise eight children with the last three being adopted.

Ms. Peggy Perillie

61 Dogwood Lane, Trumbull CT 06611
(203) 377-1474
Email: pegperillie@charter.net
Trustee since: 9/04

Biography

Ms. Perillie has worked for over three decades to advance the health and safety of youth. She has served on Trumbull Connecticut School District curriculum committees, local and statewide PTA councils, a Governor’s Initiative to Prevent Student Drug Abuse and numerous other local and statewide committees and councils to support positive youth development. She was also a founding member of RYASAP (an urban/suburban youth and community development coalition) in 1985.

Mr. Patrick J. Waide, Jr. (Emeritus)

Patrick J. Waide Jr. acknowledged for 10 years of service on SEE’s trustee board October 4, 2006.

Biography

Mr. Patrick Waide currently serves as the director of the Mutual of America Investment Corporation and on a number of nonprofit boards. He graduated magna cum laude from Fairfield University in 1959 and received his MBA with distinction from the Wharton Graduate School in 1961. He has been a CPA since 1964. Past positions have included: President and CEO of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation, Executive Vice President for The Bessemer Securities Corporation, and Vice Chairman and Senior Partner for Deloitte Haskins & Sells (predecessor to Deloitte & Touche).

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