Steven E. Karol

Biography

Mr. Karol is Managing Partner and founder of Watermill Group, a private investment firm. Additionally, Mr. Karol is Chairman of the Board and CEO of HMK Enterprises, Inc., a privately held investment company specializing in strategic and operational management. Mr. Karol is currently a member of the Board of Advisors of J. Walter Company. From 2006 through February 2012, Mr. Karol served as a director of Latrobe Specialty Metals, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of high performance materials (“Latrobe”), which was partially owned by the Watermill Group during this time period and acquired by Carpenter in February 2012. He has also served as Chairman of the Board at Mooney Aircraft Company, Director and Chairman of the audit committee at StockerYale, and as a Director for Jeepers! Inc., Intelligent Energy Limited, Inter-Tel Corp, Superior Tubes and Fine Tubes. Mr. Karol is currently a member of World President’s Organization (“WPO”) and has served as a member of the leadership team for the Young Presidents Organization (“YPO”). While with YPO, Mr. Karol served on the International Board of Directors (1991- 2001), Chairman of Strategic Planning (1993 - 1996), and as International President (1999 - 2001). He is Chairman of the Board of Advisors for the School of Engineering of Tufts University and recipient of the 2009 Tufts Distinguished Service Award. He is also past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Vermont Academy, and a Director Emeritus at the Brain Tumor Society. In addition, he is a co-founder and President of the Herbert M. Karol Cancer Foundation. He formerly served as a member of the Board of Overseers of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and as a Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of the Boston Ballet. Mr. Karol’s qualifications include his extensive business experience, and experience as a CEO and Chairman of the Board, which enable him to contribute to the Board’s operational and growth initiatives. In addition, Mr. Karol’s experience as a director of Latrobe (which is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carpenter), enhances his contributions to the Board, particularly with respect to his industry knowledge and expertise. Areas of expertise: Deep Industry Knowledge, Chief Executive Officer, Strategic Experience 

Research Interest

Areas of expertise: Deep Industry Knowledge, Chief Executive Officer, Strategic Experience