Omega Protein has completed its previously announced executive management succession plan.
Joseph L. von Rosenberg III has stepped down from his roles as CEO and president, effective December 31, 2011, and remains with the company as Chairman of the Board.
Bret D. Scholtes, previously executive vice president and CFO, has replaced Mr. von Rosenberg as president and CEO effective January 1, 2012.
Andrew C. Johannesen, previously senior vice president – finance and treasurer, has replaced Mr. Scholtes as executive vice president and CFO.
"We believe that the strength of our executive team will help further strategically position the Company into higher value product categories for continued growth and increased shareholder value," said Mr. von Rosenberg, Omega Protein's Chairman of the Board. "We greatly appreciate Bret's and Andrew's achievements to date and look forward to their future leadership and contributions in their new roles."
Reprinted with permission from Seafoodnews.com