Mr. Kovacevich, 63, has served as chairman since April 2001, and as chief executive officer of the Company since November 1998. From November 1998 to August 2005, he also served as president of the Company. Mr. Kovacevich also serves as a director of Cargill, Incorporated, Cisco Systems, Inc., and Target Corporation. Mr. Kovacevich became a director of the former Norwest in 1986. Mr. Kovacevich has served with the Company or its predecessors for 21 years.
