Consent of James A. Todd to be named as a director nominee

EX-99.9 16 dex999.htm CONSENT OF JAMES A. TODD TO BE NAMED AS A DIRECTOR NOMINEE Consent of James A. Todd to be named as a director nominee

Exhibit 99.9

CONSENT OF JAMES A. TODD

I hereby consent to the references to, and information with respect to, me in my capacity as a proposed member of the Board of Directors of the Registrant wherever such references and information appear in the Registration Statement, including the proxy statement/prospectus constituting a part thereof, and all amendments thereto.

/s/ James A. Todd

James A. Todd

May 10, 2007