Mueller Water Products Appoints Melissa Rasmussen as Chief Financial Officer
Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA) has appointed Melissa Rasmussen as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 4, 2025. Rasmussen brings over 25 years of financial experience, most recently serving as CFO of National Vision. She previously held the position of Chief Accounting Officer at National Vision and spent over 20 years at Lexmark International, ultimately serving as Global Corporate Controller.
Rasmussen's expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, financial planning, international operations, investor relations, and systems implementation. She holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and is a CPA. She will replace Steve Heinrichs, who will remain as a consultant until September 30, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition.
Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA) ha nominato Melissa Rasmussen come Vicepresidente Senior e Chief Financial Officer, con effetto dal 4 marzo 2025. Rasmussen porta con sé oltre 25 anni di esperienza nel settore finanziario, avendo recentemente ricoperto il ruolo di CFO di National Vision. In precedenza, ha ricoperto la posizione di Chief Accounting Officer presso National Vision e ha trascorso oltre 20 anni in Lexmark International, dove ha ricoperto infine il ruolo di Global Corporate Controller.
Le competenze di Rasmussen comprendono fusioni e acquisizioni, transazioni nei mercati dei capitali, pianificazione finanziaria, operazioni internazionali, relazioni con gli investitori e implementazione di sistemi. Ha conseguito una laurea in Contabilità presso l'Università del Kentucky ed è un CPA. Sostituirà Steve Heinrichs, che rimarrà come consulente fino al 30 settembre 2025, per garantire una transizione agevole.
Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA) ha nombrado a Melissa Rasmussen como Vicepresidenta Senior y Directora Financiera, con efecto a partir del 4 de marzo de 2025. Rasmussen aporta más de 25 años de experiencia financiera, habiendo sido recientemente CFO de National Vision. Anteriormente ocupó el puesto de Chief Accounting Officer en National Vision y pasó más de 20 años en Lexmark International, donde finalmente se desempeñó como Controladora Global Corporativa.
La experiencia de Rasmussen abarca fusiones y adquisiciones, transacciones en los mercados de capitales, planificación financiera, operaciones internacionales, relaciones con inversores e implementación de sistemas. Posee una licenciatura en Contabilidad de la Universidad de Kentucky y es CPA. Sustituirá a Steve Heinrichs, quien permanecerá como consultor hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2025, para asegurar una transición sin problemas.
Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA)는 2025년 3월 4일부로 Melissa Rasmussen을 수석 부사장 겸 최고 재무 책임자(CFO)로 임명했습니다. Rasmussen은 최근 National Vision의 CFO로 재직하며 25년 이상의 재무 경력을 갖추고 있습니다. 그녀는 이전에 National Vision에서 Chief Accounting Officer로 근무했으며, Lexmark International에서 20년 이상 근무하며 마지막에는 글로벌 기업 회계책임자로 재직했습니다.
Rasmussen의 전문 분야는 인수 합병, 자본 시장 거래, 재무 계획, 국제 운영, 투자자 관계 및 시스템 구현을 포함합니다. 그녀는 켄터키 대학교에서 회계 학사 학위를 받았으며, CPA 자격을 보유하고 있습니다. 그녀는 Steve Heinrichs를 대체할 것이며, Heinrichs는 2025년 9월 30일까지 컨설턴트로 남아 부드러운 전환을 보장할 것입니다.
Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA) a nommé Melissa Rasmussen au poste de Vice-Présidente Sénior et Directrice Financière, à compter du 4 mars 2025. Rasmussen apporte plus de 25 ans d'expérience financière, ayant récemment occupé le poste de CFO de National Vision. Elle a précédemment été Chief Accounting Officer chez National Vision et a passé plus de 20 ans chez Lexmark International, où elle a finalement occupé le poste de Contrôleur Global.
L'expertise de Rasmussen couvre les fusions et acquisitions, les transactions sur les marchés de capitaux, la planification financière, les opérations internationales, les relations avec les investisseurs et la mise en œuvre de systèmes. Elle détient un diplôme en comptabilité de l'Université du Kentucky et est CPA. Elle remplacera Steve Heinrichs, qui restera consultant jusqu'au 30 septembre 2025, pour assurer une transition en douceur.
Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA) hat Melissa Rasmussen zur Senior Vice President und Chief Financial Officer ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 4. März 2025. Rasmussen bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung im Finanzwesen mit und war zuletzt CFO von National Vision. Zuvor war sie Chief Accounting Officer bei National Vision und verbrachte über 20 Jahre bei Lexmark International, wo sie letztendlich als Global Corporate Controller tätig war.
Rasmussens Expertise umfasst Fusionen und Übernahmen, Transaktionen auf dem Kapitalmarkt, Finanzplanung, internationale Geschäfte, Investor Relations und Systemimplementierung. Sie hat einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Buchhaltung von der University of Kentucky und ist CPA. Sie wird Steve Heinrichs ersetzen, der bis zum 30. September 2025 als Berater bleibt, um einen reibungslosen Übergang zu gewährleisten.
- Appointment of experienced CFO with 25+ years of financial expertise
- New CFO brings public company experience as former National Vision CFO
- Structured transition period with current CFO remaining as consultant until September 2025
- None.
ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA), a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America, announced that it has named Melissa Rasmussen as its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective March 4, 2025 following a comprehensive search with the support of a leading executive search firm.
Ms. Rasmussen is a seasoned financial executive with more than 25 years of experience, most recently serving as the CFO of National Vision, Inc. (Nasdaq: EYE). Ms. Rasmussen joined National Vision in 2019 as the Chief Accounting Officer prior to her promotion to CFO in 2023, where she has led financial planning and analysis, accounting, SEC reporting, treasury, tax, investor relations, and internal audit functions during her tenure. Ms. Rasmussen began her career at Lexmark International, Inc., and over her 20-plus year tenure, she held various financial management roles of increasing responsibility, culminating in service as Lexmark International’s Global Corporate Controller. Throughout her career, she has gained significant financial and operational experience through various roles, including mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, financial planning and analysis, international operations, investor relations, and systems implementation. Ms. Rasmussen holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and is a Certified Public Accountant.
“I am excited to welcome Melissa to the Mueller team. As a highly skilled and versatile public-company CFO with extensive experience developing and executing strategic initiatives and driving financial and operational improvements, she will be a strong addition to our organization,” said Martie Edmunds Zakas, Chief Executive Officer of Mueller Water Products. “Her deep finance and accounting expertise and outstanding leadership skills will be critical to developing talent and delivering long-term value to shareholders. I look forward to partnering with her to drive Mueller’s continued success.”
Ms. Rasmussen added, “I am honored to join Mueller at such an important time for the company as it continues to further its commitment to helping customers and communities address the growing challenges from the aging North American water infrastructure. I am excited to support the company’s initiatives to drive continued financial and operational improvement and deliver further value for all stakeholders.”
As previously announced, Mr. Steve Heinrichs will transition from his Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer roles and remain available to the Company on a consulting basis until September 30, 2025, to help ensure a smooth transition.
“We are grateful for Steve’s contributions to Mueller and support through this transition. We wish him the best in his future endeavors,” Ms. Zakas added.
About Mueller Water Products, Inc.
Mueller Water Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America. Our broad product and service portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe connection and repair products, metering products, leak detection, pipe condition assessment, pressure management products, and software that provides critical water system data. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure®. Visit us at www.muellerwaterproducts.com.
Mueller refers to one or more of Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWP), a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries. MWP and each of its subsidiaries are legally separate and independent entities when providing products and services. MWP does not provide products or services to third parties. MWP and each of its subsidiaries are liable only for their own acts and omissions and not those of each other.
Investor Relations Contact: Whit Kincaid
770-206-4116
wkincaid@muellerwp.com
Media Contact: Jenny Barabas
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jbarabas@muellerwp.com
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