Ronald L. Colton

Personal Background: Born March 25,1943, Oceanside California; Admitted to bar 1971 California, 1972 US Tax Court, 1979 US District Court, Northern District of California; 1978-1982, California Inheritance Referee; member Benton, Orr, Duval and Buckingham 1970-1998; General Counsel, Seminis, Inc (NASDAQ) 1998-2002.

Education: Attended United States Naval Academy (1963-1965) , San Diego State University (BA 1967), University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (JD, 1970).

Professional Memberships: California and Ventura County Bar Associations; American Corporate Counsel Association.

Practice Areas: Business, Corporate (including tax), and Estate Planning.

BV (indicates high to very high legal ability and very high ethical standards).