Gary, my guess would be along these lines. This guy Swope was flattered to be asked by a 2nd co. to serve on the BOD. He is also approaching retirement age and the additional income doesn't hurt. But most importantly, he was probably lied to just like many of the stuckholders were/are. I truly think Tom cooper's leaving the BOD related to discovering that he had been lied to. Note to Ken Chan: Don't jump on me about this one. This time I am guessing.