Rose from a staff accountant in the U.S. division to become a member of KPMG Germany s managing Board of Directors During 20 years in KPMG LLP s Dallas office, he led the engagement efforts with the firm s regional banking, thrift and other financial services clients Mr. Russell joined KPMG s national office in New York and led their financial services advisory unit, which supported many of the nation s largest banks OTHER EXPERIENCE Director of First Acceptance Corporation, Mechanics Bancorp and Mechanics Bank He joined the Managing Board for KPMG in Germany, where he served as the global lead partner in the firm s relationship with Deutsche Bank Lead a new Partner Mentoring Program for KPMG s offices throughout Europe, working to help young professionals become category and practice leaders SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Mr. Russell s extensive background in accounting and operating entities provides valuable insight to our Board of Directors Experience managing and consulting on banking operations in over 50 countries