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Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
The information required by Item 10 relating to identification of directors is incorporated by reference from ‘‘Election of Directors’’ in our Proxy Statement. Except as otherwise specifically incorporated by reference, the Proxy Statement is not deemed to be filed as part of this report.
Following are the names and ages of the executive officers of Cummins Inc., their positions with us as of January 31, 2008, and summaries of their backgrounds and business experience:
| Name and Age | Present Cummins Inc. position and year appointed to position |
Principal position during the past five years other than Cummins Inc. position currently held |
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| Theodore M. Solso (60) | Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer (2000) |
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| F. Joseph Loughrey (58) | Director, President and Chief Operating Officer (2005) |
Executive Vice President and President—Engine Business (1999-2005) |
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| Jean S. Blackwell (53) | Executive Vice President—Chief Financial Officer (2005) |
Vice President—Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff (2003-2005),Vice President— Cummins Business Services (2001-2003) |
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| Steven M. Chapman (53) | Group Vice President—Emerging Markets and Businesses (2005) |
Vice President—International and President International Distributor Business (2002) |
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| Richard J. Freeland (50 | Vice President and President— Worldwide Distribution Business (2005) |
Vice President and General Manager—PowerCare and Distribution (2004-2005), Vice President and General Manager—Fuel Systems Business and Purchasing (2001-2004) |
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| Mark R. Gerstle (52 | Vice President—Corporate Quality and Chief Risk Officer (2005) |
Vice President—Corporate/ Cummins Business Services and Corporate Quality (2004-2005), Vice President—Operations, Filtration Business Unit (2001-2004) |
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| Richard E. Harris (55) | Vice President—Treasurer (2003) | Previously Assistant Treasurer for Compaq Computer Corporation |
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| Marsha L. Hunt (44) | Vice President—Corporate Controller (2003) |
Previously Assistant Controller and Director of Accounting for Corning Incorporated (2000-2003) |
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| James D. Kelly (55) | Vice President and President— Engine Business (2005) |
Vice President and General Manager—Midrange and Heavy-Duty Engine Business (2004-2005), Vice President and General Manager—Midrange Engine Business (2001-2004) |
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| N. Thomas Linebarger (45) | Executive Vice President and President Cummins Power Generation (2005) |
Vice President and President Cummins Power Generation (2003-2005),Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2000-2003) |
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| Rick J. Mills (59) | Vice President and President Components Group (2005) |
Vice President and President— Filtration Business (2000-2005) |
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| Marya M. Rose (45) | Vice President—General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (2001) |
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| John C. Wall (56) | Vice President—Chief Technical Officer (2000) |
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The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer is elected annually by the Board of Directors and holds office until the first meeting of the Board of Directors following the annual meeting of the shareholders. Other officers are appointed by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, are ratified by the Board of Directors and hold office for such period as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer or the Board of Directors may prescribe.