On December 30, 2016, On Assignment, Inc. accepted the retirement of Michael J. McGowan, Chief Operating Officer of the company. In addition, Mr. McGowan shall participate with the company's board of directors as an advisor. His role and duties as board advisor are set forth in an agreement entered into with him on January 5, 2017, and will be the same as the company’s current Board advisor, Jeffrey Veatch. He will begin his services as a board advisor on January 9, 2017, and his compensation will be the same as that of the directors.