Steven A. Schumm

Steven A. Schumm, CPA, joined Thermadyne in August 2006 as the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer after serving as a consultant to the company since April 2006. He has over 30 years of experience in all areas of finance. He was previously employed as Chief Financial Officer of LaQuinta Corporation, a publicly traded, limited-service hotel owner and operator. Mr. Schumm was also the Chief Administrative Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer of Charter Communications, a publicly traded cable service provider, as well as a Partner with independent public accounting firm Ernst & Young, LLP.