US' Rocky Brands promotes CFO Tom Robertson as COO of the company

Robertson, a certified public accountant, has served as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer since May 2018 and as vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer from March 2017 to May 2018. He previously served as senior financial analyst since joining the company in October 2016, the company said in a press release.

A search for a new chief financial officer will begin immediately. Robertson will continue to serve in the role until the company identifies his replacement. The company also announced today that David Dixon, president, manufacturing/sourcing operations, has stepped down from his role effective immediately.

“Establishing the role of chief operating officer is an important milestone for Rocky Brands as we take the next step forward in driving profitable growth through operational efficiency. Robertson’s contributions since he joined our organisation have played a key role in our many successes, and I know he is well-equipped to help us maximise our opportunities in his new role in the years ahead,” Jason Brooks, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, said.

“I am honoured to have been chosen to take on this new role for the company and I look forward to continuing to work closely with Brooks and our talented operations teams as we position Rocky Brands to deliver enhanced profitability through operational improvement,” Robertson said.

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