Ms. Van Deursen currently serves as an independent director on the boards of several public companies, including Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), Capstone Turbine Corporation (NASDAQ: CPST), and Synthomer, plc (LON: SYNT). She joined BP Amoco in 1989, a $250 billion oil, gas and energy company operating in North America, Asia and Europe. She served in various senior executive management roles for BP, plc. before retiring in 2005 as a member of the top-forty executive management team. Prior to 1989, she served in various engineering, manufacturing and product development roles for Dow Corning Corporation. Ms. Van Deursen received her Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Kansas and her MBA from the University of Michigan. Ms. Van Deursen’s experience in executive roles and as a public company director provides the Board significant insights into board operations and governance, leadership, and international business.