Mr. Clauer joined the company in January 2009 and was appointed as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

From 2007 to 2008, Mr. Clauer provided consulting and business advisory services to a number of manufacturing and consumer products companies. From 2000 to 2006 Mr. Clauer served in various senior management positions with Apogee Enterprises, Inc., a provider of distinctive value-added glass solutions for the architectural and picture framing industries, including as chief financial officer, executive vice president responsible for operations, and president of various business units.

Prior to his tenure with Apogee, Mr. Clauer served as chief financial officer of Open Port Technology, Inc., and Budget Group Inc. (Budget Rent A Car and Ryder Truck Rentals). Mr. Clauer also served in various financial positions with PepsiCo, Inc.

Education
B.S., Accounting
California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Certified Public Accountant