Member, Timken Board of Directors

Ward J. Timken, 69, currently serves as President of The Timken Foundation of Canton, a private charitable foundation that promotes civic betterment through capital fund grants.  He has held that position since 2004.  The Timken Foundation is not affiliated with The Timken Company.  During his 36-year career with the Company before retiring in 2003, Mr. Timken worked in steel operations, corporate development and human resources.  For many years he was responsible for community relations and was regarded as the “face of the company” in plant locations globally.  He traveled extensively during his career, becoming very familiar with our global manufacturing operations, and he brings a wealth of knowledge regarding our history and capabilities to his position as a member of the Board of Directors.  He has served on the Board since 1971.  Mr. Timken is also a substantial long-term shareholder of the Company.  Ward J. Timken is the father of Ward J. Timken, Jr. and the cousin of John M. Timken, Jr.