The Eastern Company Board Nominee Samantha AllisonUp for Election at the 2015 Annual Meeting Nominated for the seat currently held by Donald S. Tuttle III, who is retiring after 27 years of service on the Board Will bring years of experience in the areas of strategic growth and management, Will bring to the Board a strong background in mergers and acquisitions, acquisition integration, change management, and process improvement, all of which are essential for the Company's continued growthHer marketing and industrial experience make her well positioned to be able to support the Board and the company's management team in driving process improvements at the CompanyCurrently President of Top Floor Consulting Inc., Previous experience includes: Managing Director and General Manager of GE Healthcare Financial Services 2002-2007Various positions at GE Healthcare from 1995-2002, including General Manager of GE Healthcare's Women's Healthcare Business (encompassing North and South America) from 2000-2002Six Sigma Black Belt.