Russell L. Gordon is the new vice president and chief financial officer for RPM International Inc. in Medina.
Gordon succeeds Robert L. Matejka, senior vice president and chief financial officer, who will retire at the end of RPM’s fiscal year.
Gordon was named RPM’s vice president for corporate planning in 2007, joining RPM as director of corporate development in 1995.
Other executive changes, effective April 10, include:
• Keith R. Smiley, vice president, treasurer and assistant secretary, will assume duties of vice president, finance and controller.
• Matthew T. Ratajczak, vice president global taxes, will assume additional treasury responsibilities as vice president, global taxes and treasurer.
• Barry M. Slifstein, vice president and controller, will assume duties of vice president, investor relations and planning.
Gordon will oversee finance functions, including corporate accounting, financial reporting, global tax administration and investor relations.
