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STEVEN C. DANATOS, a member of the New York Chapter, has been promoted to Vice President-Taxes for Continental Grain Company. Prior to joining Continental Grain, Mr. Danatos was Vice President-Tax for Siemens Corporation where he had responsibility for all tax matters for of Siemens companies in the United States. Previously he was Vice President-Tax for J.M. Huber Corp., where he was a member of TEI's New Jersey Chapter. Mr. Danatos is an attorney and certified public accountant. He holds a B.S. degree in accounting from Montclair State College, an MBA degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a J.D. degree from Rutgers Law School, and an LL.M. degree in taxation from Villanova Law School. Mr. Danatos joined TEI in 1985.

LESTER D. EZRATI, a member of the Santa Clara Valley Chapter and TEI's 1998-1999 International President, has been appointed Director of Tax; Licensing, and Customs for Hewlett-Packard Company. He has also been appointed a Vice President for the company. In 19 years with H-P, Mr. Ezrati has served in a number of management positions concerning federal, state, and international tax with responsibilities spanning compliance, audits, planning, and legislative matters. Mr. Ezrati received his B.A. degree in economics from the University of Rochester, his J.D. degree from Boston College Law School, and his LL.M. degree in taxation from New York University. He joined TEI in 1982.