Benjamin Dickson is the lead independent director on Amentum s board of directors. He currently serves as a managing director of American Securities LLC, which he joined in 2011. He is a former member of the board of managers of the general partner of Amentum Joint Venture LP. Mr. Dickson has extensive experience serving as a director of private companies. In addition to serving on the board of Amentum, Mr. Dickson serves on the board of directors of several current American Securities LLC portfolio companies, including serving as chairman of the board of directors of NAPA and SimonMed and as a director of The Aspen Group. Prior to joining American Securities LLC, Mr. Dickson served as the director of corporate development at Active Interest Media, as an investment professional with GTCR and Wind Point Partners, and as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company. Mr. Dickson holds Bachelor of Science degrees in accounting and finance from Indiana University s Kelley School of Business and a Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University s Kellogg School of Management. He brings more than 19 years of private equity investing and director experience. Specific qualifications, experience, skills, and expertise include: Private equity investing and directorship experience; Operating and management experience; and Core business skills, including financial and strategic planning.