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Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) today announced that Richard B. Kelson, 74, chairman of the board of Ingevity, passed away on Saturday, February 13 in New York City. Kelson served as the company’s chairman since its spin-off from WestRock in May 2016.
“Rick’s experience, wisdom and warmth were critical to the formation and success of our company,” said John Fortson, president and CEO. “His fatherly guidance and counsel were hallmarks of his tenure with Ingevity. He was especially effective as our interim CEO, and the strength of his presence and leadership served the company greatly during this transition. He was truly an exceptional business leader, but more importantly, he was a gentle soul and a compassionate friend. On behalf of Ingevity’s board, management and employees, I express our deepest condolences to Rick’s wife, Ellen, and his family. Rick will be sorely missed.”
Commercial Metals Company Announces Passing of longtime Board member Rick Kelson
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Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) (
CMC ) today announced with great sadness the passing, on February 13, 2021, of Richard B. Rick Kelson, a valued member of the Company s Board of Directors.
Barbara Smith, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of our friend and fellow Board member, Rick Kelson. Rick served as a Board member for eleven years including five years as our lead director. We are grateful for his outstanding leadership, friendship, guidance and wisdom over the years and will miss him greatly. On behalf of CMC s Board and employees, we send our deepest condolences to Rick s loving wife, Ellen, and to his family.