Gorman-Rupp Announces Charmaine R. Riggins Elected as New Director
April 28 2023 - 6:40AM
Business Wire
The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC) announced that at the Annual
Meeting of the Shareholders of The Gorman-Rupp Company held April
27, 2023, Charmaine R. Riggins was elected to the Board of
Directors.
Charmaine R. Riggins, age 50, is the Chief Executive Officer of
Loparex, LLC Company, a global company that designs, manufactures
and sells release film liners. Ms. Riggins joined Loparex in April
2021 as Chief Talent and Culture Officer and was named CEO in
January 2022. Prior to joining Loparex, Ms. Riggins was employed by
LORD Corporation, a Parker Hannifin Company (NYSE:PH) subsidiary,
from 1995 to 2021, in various executive business management,
technology, finance, sales, operations, customer engagement,
business development, strategy, marketing, human resources and
compliance roles. Ms. Riggins will join both the Compensation
Committee and the Governance and Nominating Committees of the Board
of Directors.
Also as previously announced, Rick R. Taylor notified the
Company this past January that he would not stand for re-election
as a Director at the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Mr. Taylor has served as a Director of the Company since 2003.
Ms. Harlan, Lead Independent Director of the Gorman-Rupp Board
commented, “We are delighted that Charmaine is joining our Board of
Directors. She brings vast cross-functional, cross-industry, and
leadership experience that will add important insight to our Board
discussions and decisions.
“In addition to welcoming Charmaine, we also want to thank Rick
for his 20 years of service as a Director on our Board. During his
tenure, Rick has provided tremendous leadership and great
expertise, including service in Board leadership roles. We
appreciate the many significant contributions he has made to the
Board and the Company over the years.”
About The Gorman-Rupp Company
Founded in 1933, The Gorman-Rupp Company is a leading designer,
manufacturer and international marketer of pumps and pump systems
for use in diverse water, wastewater, construction, dewatering,
industrial, petroleum, original equipment, agriculture, fire
suppression, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC),
military and other liquid-handling applications.
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Brigette A. Burnell Corporate Secretary The Gorman-Rupp Company
Telephone (419) 755-1246
For additional information, contact James C. Kerr, Chief
Financial Officer, Telephone (419) 755-1548.
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