Donald A. Merril 41 joined the Company on January 25 2006 as its Vice President of Business Development. He will transition to the position of Vice President-Finance and Chief Financial Officer effective April 25 2006 following the retirement of Greg Stodnick.
Mr. Merril previously was with Newell Rubbermaid Inc. Rubbermaid Home Products Division where he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2003. He joined Newell Rubbermaid in 2001 and served as Chief Financial Officer of Newell Rubbermaid Little Tikes. He was also Vice President Finance and Administration Consumer Lawns for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and before that its Director of Strategic Planning North America. Prior to Scotts he held corporate and operating finance accounting and auditing positions with Eaton Corporation. Mr. Merril has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Miami University in Oxford Ohio.
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