Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI), announced a number of officer
changes today which are effective April 1st.
Charles J. McMurray, 60, Senior Vice President and Chief
Administrative Officer, retires after 33 distinguished years of service.
McMurray joined Donaldson in 1980 and has held key management roles in
the Company's operations in the US and Europe and with the Company's
joint venture with Caterpillar. Over McMurray's career, he also held
other senior leadership roles, including Vice President of Human
Resources and Senior Vice President of Industrial Products, before
assuming his most recent role as Senior Vice President and Chief
Administrative Officer with responsibility for Latin America, South
Africa, and a number of the Company's functional groups.
"Charlie has been a key leader in building our Company's outstanding
track record. I would like to thank Charlie for his dedication to the
needs of our Company, Customers, Shareholders, and Employees, and his
steadfast commitment to operational excellence which will be among the
many hallmarks of his Donaldson legacy," said Bill Cook, CEO.
Tod E. Carpenter, 54, is appointed to the Company's Board of
Directors and promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) from his current
role as Senior Vice President, Engine Products. Carpenter joined
Donaldson in 1996. He has held a number of positions including General
Manager of Gas Turbine Systems, Vice President of Industrial Filtration
Solutions, and Vice President, Europe and Middle East, before assuming
his current role. Carpenter has a Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing
Technology from Indiana State University and an MBA from Long Beach
State University.
"Tod brings a wealth of general management and global leadership
experience to his new role. His track-record of driving strategic growth
initiatives, launching innovative proprietary products, and
strengthening relationships with our key global Customers is impressive
and prepares him well for the COO role," said Bill Cook.
Thomas R. Scalf, 47, is promoted to Senior Vice President, Engine
Products, from his current role as Vice President of Global Industrial
Air Filtration. Scalf joined Donaldson in 1989 and has held a number of
key roles including Plant Manager in the US and Europe, Director of
Operations, and General Manager in the Exhaust and Emissions, Industrial
Air Filtration, and Industrial Filtration Solutions businesses before
assuming his current role. Scalf earned a Bachelor's Degree in
Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University and an MBA from St.
Ambrose College.
"In his current role, Tom has led the highly successful globalization of
our Industrial Air Filtration business, championed the dramatic
refreshment of our dust collection product line, and posted outstanding
revenue growth. He brings a wealth of leadership experience to his new
role, where he can build on the success of our Engine Products
business," said Bill Cook.
Jeffrey E. Spethmann, 49, is appointed Vice President, Global
Industrial Air Filtration. Spethmann is currently the Vice President of
our Exhaust and Emissions business unit, a position he has held since
returning to Donaldson in 2013. Spethmann's prior Donaldson experience
included a variety of engineering and technology positions from 1988
through 1999. From 1999 through 2013, Spethmann held positions of
General Manager and then President of Blow Molded Specialties, Inc. and
President and CEO of Waltek, Inc. Spethmann holds a Bachelor's Degree in
Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota's Institute of
Technology and an MBA from the University of Minnesota.
"Jeff's deep operations and technical experience, as well as broad
management and strategic perspectives, provided the impressive
foundation for his return to Donaldson and will serve him well in his
new role," said Bill Cook.
About Donaldson Company, Inc.
Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems that
improve people's lives, enhance our Customers' equipment performance,
and protect our environment. We are a technology-driven Company
committed to satisfying our Customers' needs for filtration solutions
through innovative research and development, application expertise, and
global presence. Our approximately 12,200 employees contribute to the
Company's success by supporting our Customers at our more than 140
sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.
Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 1000 indices,
and our shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol DCI. Additional
information is available at www.donaldson.com.
Donaldson Company, Inc.
Rich Sheffer, 952-887-3753
Feb 17, 2014