United Stationers announces management changes
United Stationers promoted P. Cody Phipps to president and chief operating officer, effective Sept. 1. He will report to Richard W. Gochnauer, who will remain chief executive officer.
Phipps joined the company in 2003 as senior vice president, operations and was promoted to president, United Stationers Supply in 2006.
Lagasse president Todd Shelton has been promoted to president of United Stationers Supply, replacing Phipps. He will report to Phipps and serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Shelton joined Lagasse, the company's janitorial and breakroom supplies division, in 2001 as vice president, finance and was then promoted to chief operating officer of Lagasse in 2005. In 2008, he was appointed to the position of president of Lagasse.
The company will initiate a candidate selection process for Shelton's replacement for president of Lagasse. In the interim, the Lagasse Leadership Team will report to Steve Schultz.
"Today's announcement demonstrates the bench strength of our leadership team," said Richard W. Gochnauer, chief executive officer. "Both Cody and Todd are well-rounded leaders and have demonstrated the qualities and insights to help us drive long-term profitable growth for our shareholders, while delivering innovative solutions and value to customers and suppliers, and opportunities for our associates. I believe these leadership enhancements will further position the company to continue delivering outstanding results."
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