John Hughes has served as a Director of Thermodynetics since March, 2003. Mr. Hughes previously served as president and CEO of East Windsor Welding & Fabricating Inc., a company that he founded in 1970. Mr. Hughes was a sales manager for International Nickel Corporation, where he had prime responsibility for sales of tubing, plates and raw materials for the East Coast of the United States. In that position, Mr. Hughes supervised the company's sales representatives, providing customized alloys and materials for both existing and new applications. As CEO of East Windsor Welding and Fabricating, Mr. Hughes consulted with major national and international organizations in the areas of materials selection, fabrication techniques, and applications engineering including sophisticated welding techniques required in high-tech applications. Mr. Hughes continues to consult for national and international clients in welding, materials handling, and advanced fabrication techniques. He has served on the Boards of Directors or as an advisor to educational, civic and religious organizations.