The Gorman-Rupp Company Announces Corporate Counsel David Emmens to Retire
On April 24, 2014 David P. Emmens announced his intention to retire effective April 30, 2014 from his position as Corporate Counsel and Secretary of The Gorman-Rupp Company.
Mr. Emmens joined the Company as Corporate Counsel in 1997 and served as Assistant Corporate Secretary from 1999 to 2002. He was elected as Corporate Secretary in 2002.
The Board of Directors of the Company has elected Brigette A. Burnell as Corporate Counsel and Secretary effective May 1, 2014.
Ms. Burnell previously served as Corporate Counsel of Red Capital Group from 2011 to 2013 advising the company on legal matters in all areas of business, including corporate governance, labor and employment, intellectual property and litigation oversight. Ms. Burnell served as an Associate at Jones Day from 2002 to 2011.
Source: The Gorman-Rupp Company
