McJunkin Red Man Holding Corp. (MRC) has appointed James F. Underhill as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – North America and James E. Braun as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Both appointments become effective as of November 15, 2011.
Braun is expected to begin employment with MRC in a transitional role on November 1, 2011 as Executive Vice President. In his role of Chief Operating Officer – North America, Underhill will be responsible for all of MRC’s US and Canadian operations, including the overall performance of our North American segment, the implementation and integration of any acquisitions in the region and the continued development of MRC’s IT ERP platform.
Scott Hutchinson, Executive Vice President – North America Operations will report to Underhill. Braun will replace Underhill as MRC’s Chief Financial Officer. Both Braun and Underhill will report directly to Andrew Lane, MRC Chairman, President & CEO.