On May 4, 2012, Mark G. McGrath, a director of Aware Inc. informed the company that he was resigning from the Board of Directors, effective May 4, 2012. On May 8, 2012, upon the recommendation of Aware's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, Aware's Board of Directors appointed Brent P. Johnstone as a Class II Director and to serve as a member of the Board's Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. Mr. Johnstone currently serves as CEO of Royal Pet Supplies.