People: TriQuint Semiconductor Inc (TQNT.O)

Mr. Willis C. Young is an Independent Director of TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. since July 2001. Prior to joining the Company's board, Mr. Young was a director of Sawtek Inc., a surface acoustic wave filter company, from 1996 until 2001, when Sawtek merged with TriQuint. Mr. Young was a senior partner in the Atlanta office of BDO Seidman, LLP, an international accounting and consulting firm, from January 1996 to June 2000. Mr. Young retired in July 2000. From April 1995 to December 1995, Mr. Young was the chief financial officer for Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc., a manufacturer of modems and communication equipment. From 1965 to 1995, Mr. Young held various positions with BDO Seidman, and from 1988 to 1995 he was vice chairman and a member of BDO Seidman's Executive Committee. Mr. Young received a B.S. degree in accounting from Ferris State University. He is a certified public accountant.