People: Matthews International Corp (MATW.O)

Mr. John D. Turner is Non-Executive Independent Chairman of the Board of Matthews International Corporation since February 18, 2010. He has been a director of the Company since 1999. Mr. Turner retired as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Copperweld Corporation, a manufacturer of tubular and bimetallic wire products, in 2003, where he had served as Chief Executive Officer since 1988. Mr. Turner also has experience as a director for several public companies. Mr. Turner serves as Chairman of the Executive Committee. Mr. Turner received a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Colgate University. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Allegheny Technologies Incorporated. During the past five years Mr. Turner served on the Board of Directors of Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc. from May 2002 to May 2007 and Allegheny Technologies Incorporated from February 2004 to the present.