CFO transition
The Gorman-Rupp Company CFO transition: Ronald F. Stoops to succeed James C. Kerr
The Gorman-Rupp Company reported in a Form 8-K filed July 24, 2026 that Ronald F. Stoops will succeed James C. Kerr as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2026.
In the filing's words
Mr. Kerr will be succeeded as Chief Financial Officer by current Vice President of Finance, Ronald F. Stoops, effective October 1, 2026.
Verbatim from sec.gov, Item 5.02. We quote departures; we do not characterize them.
| Company | The Gorman-Rupp Company (GRC) |
|---|---|
| Event | Transition |
| Incoming | Ronald F. Stoops |
| Outgoing | James C. Kerr |
| Title in the filing | Chief Financial Officer |
| Effective | October 1, 2026 |
| 8-K filed | July 24, 2026 |
| Internal promotion | Yes |
| Prior role (per filing) | Vice President of Finance, The Gorman-Rupp Company |
| SEC CIK | 0000042682 |
The Gorman-Rupp Company reported this change in a Form 8-K, Item 5.02, filed July 24, 2026. The filing's own words are quoted above.
Sources
- sec.gov · SEC filing, Item 5.02 · accessed 2026-09-26
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