Biography

Laura Kowalchik has served as a director of the Company since 2023. She is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Methode Electronics, Inc., a leading global supplier of custom-engineered solutions for user interface, LED lighting system and power distribution applications, where she leads the finance department and is responsible for driving profitable transformation. Prior to Methode Electronics, Kowalchik served as the Chief Financial Officer of Communications & Power Industries LLC (“CPI”), a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems primarily within the communications and defense markets. Before CPI, Kowalchik served as the Chief Financial Officer of Dayco Incorporated, a global manufacturer and distributor of engine drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial markets. She served as the Chief Financial Officer of Kenwal Steel Corp., a flat rolled steel service center primarily for the automotive industry prior to Dayco Incorporated. Kowalchik served as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Urban Science, a global automotive consultancy and technology firm, prior to joining Kenwal Steel.

Kowalchik currently serves on the Board of Trustees of The Children’s Foundation, and its Finance and Audit Committee. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Richmond and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University.