MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) today announced that Richard E. Johnson
(age 64) will retire effective early April 2019. Johnson will be
succeeded as the company’s Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial
Officer (CFO) and Treasurer by Robert A. Wrocklage (age 40) effective
January 1, 2019. Johnson will stay on as Senior Vice
President-Administration, continuing to assist in the transition before
retiring.
Kenneth C. Bockhorst who, as previously announced, will become Chief
Executive Officer on January 1, 2019, stated, “Rick’s wealth of
experiences across all areas of finance and administration coupled with
his dedication to Badger Meter and its employees have significantly
contributed to our success. I am grateful for his 18 years of loyal
service and his commitment to a smooth transition.”
Wrocklage will report directly to Bockhorst. Wrocklage joined Badger
Meter in August 2018 as Vice President-Finance and has been working
alongside Johnson and the entire leadership team. Prior to joining
Badger Meter, Wrocklage spent 10 years with Actuant Corporation
(NYSE:ATU), holding various corporate and business unit financial
leadership roles, most recently as Vice President-Corporate Controller
and Chief Accounting Officer. He began his career within the Milwaukee
audit practices of Arthur Andersen and Deloitte & Touche LLP and is a
Certified Public Accountant.
"Bob brings strong business acumen, outstanding analytical skills and a
collaborative leadership style to the CFO role,” commented Bockhorst.
“During his short tenure he has gained wide-ranging knowledge of Badger
Meter’s culture, products, end markets, operations and key stakeholders.
The Company has a robust long-term succession planning process, and we
expect this CFO transition to be seamless.”
The company also announced that Beverly L.P. Smiley (age 68), Vice
President-Controller, will also be retiring effective in late March 2019
after an extraordinary 46 years of dedicated service to Badger Meter,
the past 22 of which included controllership and principal accounting
officer responsibilities. Smiley’s successor will be named at a later
date.
About Badger Meter
Badger Meter is an innovator in flow measurement, control and
communications solutions, serving water utilities, municipalities, and
commercial and industrial customers worldwide. The Company’s products
measure water, oil, chemicals, and other fluids, and are known for
accuracy, long-lasting durability and for providing valuable and timely
measurement data. For more information, visit www.badgermeter.com.
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Karen Bauer at (414) 371-7276
kbauer@badgermeter.com
Source: Badger Meter, Inc.