| Brian J. Kennedy Position: Chairman
 | Mr. Kennedy was President and Chief Executive Officer of Meridian from June 1996 to December 2006. He was President of FMC Gold Company, a predecessor of Meridian, from May 1987 until June 1996. Mr. Kennedy holds a B.S. from the US Naval Academy and an MBA from Harvard University. He also serves of the board of NV Energy Inc. |
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