Richard S Sorota

Mr. Sorota is a veteran of more than 20 years in the consumer products industry, including his current role as a Senior Vice President and General Manager for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG) -- the world's largest provider of consumer products for lawn and garden care. Previously, Mr. Sorota held a series of senior management positions at Royal Phillips Electronics, The Proctor & Gamble Company, and General Electric Company. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Economics from the University of Vermont and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Northwestern University.