Edward L McMillan

Professional Experience Principal and CEO, McMillan L.L.C., M and A Transaction Consultants, 1999-Present Concord Partners, L.L.C., Mergers and Acquisitions, 1999 Agri Business Group, Inc., Mergers and Acquisitions, 1997-1999 Purina Mills Inc., President, CEO, and Director, 1993-1996 British Petroleum - Purina Mills Inc. President and CEO, 1988-1993 Vice President - Marketing and Product Research, 1986-1987 Ralston Purina Company - Purina Mills Inc. Vice President - Diversified Business, 1985-1986 Vice President - Business Development, 1983-1985 Vice President - Marketing, 1979-1983 Product Group Director - Hog, 1975-1979 Regional Marketing Manager - Central Region, 1973-1975 Field Sales, 1969-1973 Education B.S., Agriculture, University of Illinois, 1969 Credit Research Foundation, School of Credit and Financial Management, 1982-1984 Academic Experience Independent Consultant and Educator: Executive-In-Residence, School of Agriculture, Purdue University, 1996-1997 External Advisor, University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Futuring Project, 1996-1997 Professional/Civic Affiliations, Activities/Community Service Current: University of Illinois Research Park L.L.C., Chairman, Board of Managers Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, Board of Directors Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ: BCPC), Board of Directors NutraCea, Inc. (OTC: NTRZ), Board of Directors Glencoe Capital L.L.C., Consumer Products Executive Network NEWCO Enterprises, Inc., Board of Directors Durvet, Inc., Board of Directors Hintzsche, Inc., Board of Directors MariCal, Inc., Board of Directors Certified Hereford Beef L.L.C., Board of Directors Greenville College Foundation, Chair, Board of Directors Previous: University of Illinois Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 1995-2008 University of Illinois Alumni Association, Board Chair, 2003-2006 University of Illinois Foundation, Board of Directors, 2003-2006 Sonny Scaffold, Inc., Chair, Board of Directors, 2005-2007 The RiceX Company, Board of Directors, 2004-2005 CattleSale Company, Chair, Board of Directors, 2003-2005 University of Illinois, Presidential Search Committee, 2004 Distribution Dynamics, Inc., Board of Directors, 2001-2003 AEI Environmental, Inc., Chair, Board of Directors, 1997-2003 Premium Foods Group, Inc., Board of Directors, Executive Committee, 2000-2003 By-Products Interactive L.L.C., Advisory Board, 2000-2001 ExSeed Genetics, Inc., Advisory Board, 1999-2000 Mickelberry Meats, Inc., Chair, Board of Directors, 1999-2000 E-Markets, Inc., Board of Directors, 1997-2000 University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Animal Science Advisory Board,1996-1999 Enviro-Nutrients, Inc., Board of Directors, 1996-1999 Highland Hope Methodist Church, Board of Trustees, 1996-1998 Illinois Polled Hereford Association, Board of Directors, 1997-1998 Alpha Zeta Agricultural Honorary, Century Honor Roll, 1997 Distinguished Service Award - American Feed Industry Association, 1996 Outstanding 4-H Alumni - Illinois Cooperative Extension Association, 1996 Distinguished Service Award - American Ag Editors' Association, 1995 Agri-Marketer of the Year - National Agri Marketing Association, 1995 Highland Area Community Foundation, Board of Directors, 1995-1997 Washington University, Olin School of Business, National Council, 1995-1998 Award of Merit, University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, 1995 St. Louis Zoo, Board of Trustees, 1993-1997 American Feed Industry Association, Board, 1988-1996; Chairman, 1993-1994 National FFA Foundation Advisory Board, 1980-1983; 1989-1992 University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Ag Econ Advisory Board, 1989-1991 University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Alumni Board, 1980-1988 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Agricultural Advisory Board, 1985-1986 Animal Health Institute, Board of Directors, 1980-1982 Agri-Marketing Magazine, Editorial Advisory Board, 1980-1981 Party Affiliation - Republican