Donato J. Eassey

DONATO J. EASSEY is First Vice President of Merrill Lynch where he is a
member of the Merrill Lynch Fundamental Equity Research Department.
Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he was associated with Duff & Phelps/
MCM Investment Research Co. and Transco Energy Company. Mr. Eassey
earned his BBA degree from the University of Texas, San Antonio after
serving in the US Air Force. He resides in Houston, Texas with his wife
and three sons.