MAUMEE, Ohio, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Andersons, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ANDE) has named Catherine M. Kilbane to the company's Board of
Directors effective December 1, 2007.
The appointment of Ms. Kilbane expands the number of Board of Directors
to 11.
"We are very pleased to have Cathy join our Board," said Chairman Dick
Anderson. "We look forward to her contribution and expertise as we continue
on our journey of excellence to serve our customers, employees, communities
and shareholders now and well into the future."
Currently serving as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary for American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) since October 2003,
Kilbane is a member of the company's senior leadership team, reporting
directly to the CEO.
Ms. Kilbane earned her bachelor's and J.D. degrees from Case Western
Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. She also attended the University's
Weatherhead School of Management studying financial and managerial
accounting, and entrepreneurial behavior.
Ms. Kilbane is also involved in the community and serves on the boards
of trustees of the United Way of Greater Cleveland, The Cleveland
Leadership Center and the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation.
About The Andersons, Inc.
The Andersons, Inc. is a diversified company with interests in the
grain, ethanol and plant nutrient sectors of U.S. agriculture, as well as
in railcar leasing and repair, turf products production, and general
merchandise retailing. Founded in Maumee, Ohio, in 1947, the company now
has operations in seven U.S. states plus rail leasing interests in Canada
and Mexico. Total revenues in 2006 were $1.5 billion. For more, visit The
Andersons online at http://www.andersonsinc.com.
SOURCE The Andersons, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Gary L. Smith, VP, Finance & Treasurer, The
Andersons, Inc., +1-419-891-6417, gary_smith@andersonsinc.com
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