Article: La-Z-Boy Incorporated Appoints CEO.

MONROE, Mich., July 16 /PRNewswire/ --

Patrick H. Norton, Chairman of La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced today that the Board of Directors has named Gerald L. Kiser, 54, Chief Executive Officer of La-Z-Boy Incorporated. Since 1997, Mr. Kiser has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of La-Z-Boy.

Chairman Norton stated that, "the appointment of Mr. Kiser to CEO was another phase in the management transition plan implemented in 1997 at the time of the unexpected death of then chairman Charles T. Knabusch. We are confident the experience Jerry has gained during his tenure as chief operating officer, which built on his prior successful career on the ...

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