People: Hutchinson Technology Inc (HTCH.O)

Mr. Frank P. Russomanno serves as Independent Director of Hutchinson Technology Inc., since October 7, 2011. He retired from his positions with Imation Corp., a developer, manufacturer and marketer of data storage and imaging products and services, in May 2010. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Imation from April 2007 until his retirement and as Vice Chairman from March 2009 until his retirement. He had also served as Imation’s President from April 2007 to March 2009 and served as a director of Imation from April 2007 until he retired. Mr. Russomanno previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Imation from November 2003 to April 2007, and he was also acting Chief Executive Officer and President from November 2006 to April 2007. Prior roles with Imation include President of Data Storage and Information Management and Director of Corporate Sales and Marketing. Mr. Russomanno began his career with 3M Company in 1973 and served in various roles there, including European Business Unit Director, until 3M spun off Imation in 1996. Mr. Russomanno is also a director of Emrise Corporation. He holds a bachelor's of arts degree in history from Seton Hall University. He also has undertaken graduate work at the University of Oklahoma and Monmouth College and served in the United States Army as an artillery officer, achieving the rank of Captain.