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H.B. Fuller Names James R. Giertz Chief Financial Officer

13 Feb 2008 - H.B. Fuller Company announced that James R. Giertz will join the company as senior vice president and chief financial officer on Mar. 3, 2008. Giertz, 51, of Eden Prairie, Minn., most recently served as senior managing director and chief financial officer at GMAC ResCap. Prior to that, Giertz was employed by Donaldson Company, Inc. During his 12 years with the filtration manufacturer, he served as senior vice president and chief financial officer, and senior vice president of commercial and industrial products.
 
In addition, Giertz has experience with General Motors Corporation where he served as assistant treasurer of the company's operations, and also held several international treasury positions in Canada and Europe. He earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University, and a master of business administration from Harvard University.
 
Giertz succeeds Jim McCreary, H.B. Fuller controller, who has served as interim chief financial officer since February 2007. McCreary will continue in his role as vice president and controller for H.B. Fuller.