The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE:GRC) announces that James C. Kerr, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be succeeded as Chief Financial Officer by current Vice President of Finance, Ronald F. Stoops, effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Kerr will assist with the transition and will continue to serve as a senior advisor to the Company until his retirement at a later date.

Mr. Kerr joined Gorman-Rupp in 2016 and has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2017. During his tenure he has been instrumental in guiding Gorman-Rupp’s finance and accounting, strategic planning, information technology, investor relations, and acquisition capabilities to new levels while driving the organization to heightened financial performance.