Michael H. DeGroote, son of CBIZ founder Michael G. DeGroote, was appointed a Director of CBIZ in November 2006 and is an independent director. Mr. DeGroote currently serves as President of WestburyInternational, a full-service real estate development company, specializing in commercial/industrialland, residential development and property management. Prior to joining Westbury, Mr. DeGroote was Vice President of MGD, held a management position with Cooper Corporation, and served on the Board of Directors of Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. He also served on the Board of Governors of McMasterUniversity in Hamilton, Ontario.