People: American Vanguard Corp (AVD.N)

Mr. Carl R. Soderlind is Independent Director of American Vanguard Corp., since June 2000. Mr. Soderlind served as Chairman and CEO of Golden Bear Oil Specialties, a producer of niche specialty oil and chemical products used in a variety of industrial applications from 1997 to 2001. From 1961 to 1996 he served in various capacities of Witco Corporation, with his most recent position being Senior Executive Vice President and member of the Management Committee. Mr. Soderlind has experience in running businesses in both specialty oil and chemical products. Mr. Soderlind’s many years working in investor relations have given him an knowledge of the public markets and a keen awareness of investors’ expectations. During his professional career, Mr. Soderlind specialized in growing businesses through well-timed acquisitions of product lines and companies