Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SM&P's policy of equal opportunity is founded on a basic belief in respect for the individual. We are committed to this employment policy to ensure equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, and to further our commitment not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law (hereinafter "Protected Classifications").

Any manager or supervisor who is aware of conduct which may be in violation of this EEO Policy but fails to report that conduct to the designated personnel will be subject to discipline up to and including discharge.

Management will promptly investigate all incidents of unlawful discrimination and will take appropriate corrective action. Any employee who believes that a violation of the Company's EEO Policy has occurred has the responsibility to report the alleged violation immediately to the Human Resources Department or to any representative of management. No adverse action will be taken against any employee who reports a violation of the Company's EEO Policy, and all reports will be handled as confidentially as possible.