Re: One or two things

David,

Thanks for the email.
On metals, I believe all of that will remain under John Sherriff and not our
new group. Paper will remain in NA as well. Both will be re-examined at
some point but not now. I like Cindy as well, she sounds fine to me. Who is
better, Cindy or Hoyt?

Do you want me to co-ordinate with Cindy while you are on vacation?

Thanks,
Mike

David Oxley
07/29/2000 07:51 PM
To: Mike McConnell/HOU/ECT@ECT
cc:
Subject: One or two things

Mike,

I asked team to get you some org charts, personnel numbers and PRC results on
Friday. They may be a little sketchy but we can refine for you over next few
days. I specifically want to go over employment agreement and comp
information with you.

Couple of things of immediate note:

- MG metals is an issue from an HR stand point. I believe (possibly wrongly)
that much of the NA end of this will fall in your world. Immediate issue
appears to be desire to let go some staff that MG hired immediately before
deal went unconditional that now don't fit. Hickerson is aware of where we
are and I'll keep you informed as things develop.

- I am planning to dedicate Cindy Skinner (Shankman asked me specifically for
her and I think she is ready for this challenge) to the new business as your
lead HR person but I also have Hoyt Thomas (you may remember him from 96/97
era) in the team for the next 6 months (he is on a contract at present and we
may make it permanent). I'd like to discuss this with you next week.

- I am planning vacation for about 10 days from Weds of next week, but will
leave you contact numbers.

David