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SEAMAN CORPORATION NAMES CO-PRESIDENTS IN LEADERSHIP STRUCTURING PLAN FOR THE FUTURE  |
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 WOOSTER, Ohio, October 7, 2010 –Seaman Corporation has announced a new management, organization and leadership structure that includes the appointment of Alex Willliamson and John Crum to the positions of Co-Presidents. With manufacturing in both Wooster, Ohio, and Bristol, Tennessee, Seaman Corporation has been an innovator in the development of high performance industrial fabrics, sold globally in many markets, for over 60 years. Among the company's products are FiberTite roofing systems, Shelter-Rite truck tarp and architectural fabrics, XR Technology geomembranes and specialized fabrics designed for military structures and fuel tanks, the marine industry and other markets. Visit the corporate web site at www.seamancorp.com. "Innovative organizational models are being developed by businesses everywhere to deal with the complexities of today's business world," said Richard N. Seaman. "For us, the co-presidency leadership model was appropriate given the growth, diversity and complexity of Seaman Corporation's business." As part of the new leadership structure, which was approved by the Seaman Corporation Board of Directors, Mr. Seaman assumes the titles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The idea of collaborative leadership is a concept that's actually been engrained in the culture of Seaman Corporation for many years," Mr. Seaman continued. "Cooperation among our key executives is an integral part of our operating philosophy, and we believe a structure with co-presidents will increase the level of cooperation and perpetuate our success." He added that Mr. Crum and Mr. Williamson both were promoted to executive vice president a year ago as part of a deliberate two-year succession planning process that included attendance for both at the Harvard Business School's General Management Program. Their progress in the succession process, Mr. Seaman said, was monitored directly by the Seaman Corporation Board of Directors to insure the future of the company--particularly in light of Seaman Corporation's record sales growth during the current fiscal year. "Alex and John had the pulse of our current growth," he said. "Individually, they have a very high degree of competency, and together, they will actually achieve greater results with a synergy that one person could not create individually. That's extremely important for our business, which has grown so rapidly." Mr. Crum joined Seaman Corporation in 1997 with 20 years of experience in manufacturing management and manufacturing engineering, earlier holding the position of Operations Manager for Cooper Power Tools. He was promoted by Seaman Corporation from Plant Manager to Vice President of Operations in 2000. Mr. Williamson joined Seaman Corporation in 2005 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Previously, he was Global Business Director for Noveon Inc. and had accumulated over 10 years of marketing, sales and product development experience. "As a critical component of our cooperative management process," said Mr. Seaman, "we also are pleased to announce promotions for six of our executives — all of whom have played key roles in helping to achieve our current growth." Rob Petit is promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources. He has more than 25 years of experience in the human resource field, including Vice President of Human Resources for Rubbermaid Inc.'s Seasonal Products Division prior to joining Seaman Corporation. Mr. Petit joined the company as Vice President of Human Resources in 1998 and became a corporate officer in 2003. Raj Venkataraman is promoted to Vice President of Manufacturing. A Seaman Corporation associate since 1980, Mr. Venkataraman has succeeded in various positions, most recently as Director of Manufacturing/Vice President of Bristol Operations, where he was responsible for the coating, knitting and weaving operations in Bristol, Tennessee. He became a corporate officer in 2000. Frank Bradenburg is promoted to Vice President of Research and Development and becomes an officer of the company. Over his 29-year career with Seaman Corporation, Mr. Bradenburg has held titles that included Quality Control Manager/Process Engineer, Manager of Research and Development, Technical Marketing Manager, Product/Sales Manager and Director of Product Development. Tammy Hofffman is promoted to Director of Finance. With over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting, Ms. Hoffman joined Seaman Corporation in 2005. She began her accounting career with Arthur Andersen & Co. and has held Chief Financial Officer titles with two other companies based in Ohio. Felon Wilson is promoted to Business Director for Industrial Fabrics. A Seaman Corporation associate for 23 years, he most recently served as the Marketing & Key Accounts Director responsible for the sales of the company's geomembrane, military and industrial products. Prior to Joining Seaman Corporation, Mr. Wilson was a consulting engineer in the environmental field. Nick Kesslering is promoted to Director of FiberTite Sales and becomes a member of the company's Strategic Leadership Team. Mr. Kesslering joined Seaman Corporation in 1998, and has over 23 years of sales management success in the roofing industry, including serving as General Manager of the Sarnafil, Inc., Canadian Operations. Also as part of the management structure, Jim Dye is transitioning to the role of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Aspen Growth Strategies, LLC, a subsidiary of Seaman Corporation. He will be supporting Sarah Coffin, Chief Executive Officer of Aspen Growth, in operating the company that focuses on developing and implementing corporate acquisition strategies. For information, visit www.aspengrowthllc.com. Mr. Dye, who joined Seaman Corporation 20 years ago, has been Chief Operating Officer for 15 years and also will continue as a consultant to Seaman Corporation. Mr. Seaman specifically recognized Mr. Dye for his contribution to the successful growth of the company. For over 60 years, Seaman Corporation, which is based in Wooster, Ohio, has paved the way for coated fabric technology. Starting with unique woven base fabrics and proprietary, state-of-the-art coating formulas, the membranes are used across the world in roofing applications, wastewater management, geomembranes, truck tarps, military-grade fuel and water storage and inflatable boats.
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