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59 www.ceotodaymagazine.com CEO Today USAAwards 2017 ILLINOIS Westell Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, is a leading provider of high- performance wireless infrastructure solutions focused on innovation and differentiation at the edge of wireless communication networks where end users connect. We enable service providers and network operators to improve performance and reduce operating expenses via a comprehensive set of products and solutions. With millions of products successfully deployed worldwide, we are a trusted partner for transforming networks into high-quality, reliable systems. www.westell.com FIRM PROFILE ABOUT KIRK BRANNOCK Kirk Brannock assumed the role of Interim President and CEO at Westell in November 2017 after serving in that capacity from October 2016 through July 2017 and being elected Chairman of the Board of Directors in September 2017. He also served as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors from February 2011 to September 2014. Kirk retired in 2010 from his position as Senior Vice President - Ethernet Deployment at AT&T, a leading provider of voice, video, data and broadband delivery services, after a career spanning more than 30 years. Previously he served in leadership positions at AT&T, Ameritech and SBC, including Senior Vice President - AT&T National Installation & Maintenance and President - SBC/ Ameritech Midwest Network Services. Kirk holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Michigan State University and is currently a Board Member and Treasurer for a Marriott International Cooperative. KIRK BRANNOCK Interim President and Chief Executive Officer at Westell John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT) is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food processing and air transportation industries. We design, manufacture, test and service technologically sophisticated systems and products for our customers. www.jbtc.com FIRM PROFILE ABOUT THOMAS G. GIACOMINI Thomas G. Giacomini was appointed JBT Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer in September 2013 and was elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors in May 2014. Prior to joining JBT, he served as Vice President (since February 2008) of Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer, and President and Chief Executive Officer (since November 2011) of Dover Engineered Systems. Prior to serving in these roles, Mr. Giacomini served as President (from April 2009 to November 2011) and Chief Executive Officer (from July 2009 to November 2011) of Dover Industrial Products and President (from October 2007 to July 2009) of Dover’s Material Handling Platform. Mr. Giacomini joined Dover in 2003 following its acquisition of Warn Industries, an industrial manufacturer specializing in vehicle performance enhancing equipment. During his 12 year tenure at Warn Industries he held a variety of leadership roles including President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Warn Industries, Mr. Giacomini held various roles at TRW, Inc. Mr. Giacomini holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor’s degree inMechanical Engineering fromUniversity of Michigan (Dearborn). THOMAS G. GIACOMINI Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer at JBT Corporation