The board of directors of The Valspar Corp. has appointed Gary E. Hendrickson as president and chief operating officer. The company also announced that Paul C. Reyelts, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire at the end of 2009. Lori A. Walker, Tracy C. Jokinen and Tyler N. Treat also were named to new positions.

The board of directors of The Valspar Corp. has appointed Gary E. Hendrickson as president and chief operating officer. The company also announced that Paul C. Reyelts, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire at the end of 2009. Lori A. Walker, currently vice president, treasurer and controller, has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer. Valspar also appointed Tracy C. Jokinen vice president and controller, and Tyler N. Treat vice president and treasurer. All appointments are effective immediately.

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