Michael Birch
Vice President, Global Products and Sales

Mr. Birch was appointed as Vice President of Global Products effective May 1, 2006.  Prior to joining the Company, he worked for Black and Decker for 15 years in a variety of roles.  His various roles include: Vice President and General Manager for Baldwin Hardware, product manager and Director of Marketing for De Walt Industrial Power Tool division.  Mr. Birch received his degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University.