ALLEN, Texas, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atrion Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRI) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a succession plan under which Cindy Ferguson, currently the Company’s Controller, will become the Company’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer effective March 4, 2023, succeeding Jeffery Strickland, who currently holds those positions and whose retirement effective March 3, 2023 has been previously reported.
Emile A Battat, Chairman of the Board, stated, “Mr. Strickland joined the Company in 1983 and has served in his current positions since 1997. Throughout his almost 40 years of service to the Company, Mr. Strickland has worked tirelessly to create a stronger company, and we are indebted to him for his commitment, insight, and integrity.” Mr. Battat added, “The Company is pleased to announce an orderly succession by naming Ms. Ferguson to succeed Mr. Strickland as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer well in advance of his retirement. We look forward to working with her for many more years.”
Ms. Ferguson joined the Company on June 14, 2021 as our Controller and has served in that position since that date. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Ferguson spent 17 years with Texas Instruments in various accounting and finance roles both domestically and in Europe. Ms. Ferguson graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Texas Tech University.
“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to be involved in the Company’s future successes in my next role,” Ms. Ferguson said. She added, “Mr. Strickland and I have an excellent working relationship and will continue to work together until his retirement to ensure this transition is smooth and successful.”
Atrion Corporation develops and manufactures products primarily for medical applications. The Company’s website is www.atrioncorp.com.
