People: Franklin Electric Co Inc (FELE.OQ)

Mr. David M. Wathen serves as an Independent Director of Franklin Electric Co Inc. He is President and Chief Executive Officer of TriMas Corporation, a manufacturer of engineered products, since January 2009. Formerly: President and Chief Executive Officer, Balfour Beatty, Inc. (U.S. Operations), an engineering, construction and building management services company, from 2002 - 2006; prior thereto, Operating partner, Questor Management Company, a performance improvement consulting firm, from 2000-2002; prior thereto, Group Executive/Corporate Officer, Eaton Corporation, a global technology leader in diversified power management solutions, from 1997-2000. Relevant Experience: Mr. Wathen received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and his MBA from Saint Francis College.