Felix
E. Wright, 69, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, was appointed CEO in 1999, and became Chairman in
2002. Served as Vice Chairman of the Company’s Board
of Directors from 1999 to 2002 and as Chief Operating Officer
from 1979 to 1999. Joined the Company directly from college
in 1959.
David S. Haffner, 52, President and Chief Operating Officer,
was elected President in 2002 and has served as Chief Operating
Officer since 1999. Previously served as the Company’s
Executive Vice President from 1995 to 2002, and served the Company in other capacities since 1983.
Prior experience includes nine years with Schreiber Foods,
where he served as Director of Engineering.
Karl G. Glassman, 46, Executive Vice President, was appointed
Executive Vice President in 2002. Has served as President of
the Residential Furnishings Segment since 1999. Previously
served as Senior Vice President of the Company from 1999 to
2002, as President of Bedding Components from 1996 to 1998,
and in various other capacities since 1982. Prior to Leggett,
he worked for Federal Express and DeLamar Bed Spring.
Matthew C. Flanigan, 43, Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, was appointed CFO in 2003. Joined the Company in 1997
and served as President of the Office Furniture Components
Group from 1999 to 2003. Previous work experience includes
13 years in the banking industry at Société Générale
and InterFirst Bank, both in Dallas.
John A. Hale, 56, Senior Vice President – Human Resources,
was recently named a Senior Vice President of the Company.
Has led the Human Resources department since 1988. Previously
served the Company as Staff Vice President of Personnel, and
as manager of various human resource functions. Prior to joining
Leggett (in 1979) he was a personnel manager for Eagle Picher
Industries.
Robert A. Jefferies, 63, Senior Vice President – Strategic
Planning, was appointed to his current position in 2001. Previously
served the Company as Senior Vice President, Mergers, Acquisitions
and Strategic Planning from 1990 to 2001. Also served the Company
as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from 1977
to 1990. It is anticipated that Mr. Jefferies will retire as
Senior Vice President effective May 4, 2005.
Ernest C. Jett, 59, Senior Vice President – General Counsel & Secretary,
was recently promoted to Senior Vice President of the Company.
Was appointed General Counsel in 1997, and Vice President and
Secretary in 1995. Previously served the Company as Assistant
General Counsel from 1979 to 1995 and as Managing Director
of the Legal Department from 1991 to 1997. Before joining the
Company (in 1979), he held positions at both Tenneco, Inc.
and Cooper Industries.
Jack D. Crusa, 50, Senior Vice President – Specialized Products, recently assumed responsibility for both the Specialized Products segment and the Company’s procurement efforts. Became a Senior Vice President of the Company in 1999, and served as head of the Industrial Materials segment from 1999 to 2004. Served in a variety of other capacities since 1986. Before joining Leggett he worked as a CPA for BKD, LLP.
Joseph D. Downes, Jr., 60, Senior Vice President – Industrial Materials, was recently promoted to Senior Vice President of the Company and appointed head of the Industrial Materials segment. Became a Vice President of the Company, and head of the Wire Group, in 1999. Served in other capacities since 1976. Prior industry experience includes 12 years in wire and steel sales.
Robert G. Griffin, 52, Senior Vice President – Fixture & Display, has served as head of the Company’s fixture & display operations since 1998, and was named Senior Vice President of the Company in 1999. Served as Director of Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Planning from 1995 to 1998. Joined the Company in 1992. Previous work experience includes positions with Mennen Company, AMF Inc. and A&P Tec. Co.
Paul R. Hauser, 53, Senior Vice President – Bedding Components, recently promoted to Senior Vice President of the Company. Has served as head of bedding operations since 1999. Served in a variety of other positions since 1980. Prior to joining Leggett he worked in sales for Penn Dixie Steel and Hauser Tractor & Equipment.
Daniel R. Hebert, 61, Senior Vice President – Aluminum Products, was appointed Senior Vice President of the Company, heading the Aluminum Segment, in 2002. Joined the Company in 1996 as Vice President of our aluminum operations. Prior experience includes five years as vice president of operations at Midwest Fabrication, and 25 years at GE Lighting.
