Feb. 1, 2006 - P. H. Glatfelter Company yesterday said that John C. van Roden, Jr., will step down as planned as CFO on June 30, 2006. John P. Jacunski, currently vice president and corporate controller, will become senior vice president & CFO on July 1.

After June 30, Mr. van Roden will continue in his role as executive VP to ensure that a smooth transition of responsibilities occurs within the company's finance function. He will also provide executive oversight to implement Glatfelter's Timberlands Strategy, Glatfelter said.

Glatfelter also announced that David C. Elder joined the company as Corporate Controller on January 30. Mr. Elder previously held progressively responsible financial positions over a ten-year period for York International Corporation

Headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, Glatfelter is a global manufacturer of specialty papers and engineered products. U.S. operations include facilities in Spring Grove, PA and Neenah, WI. International operations include facilities in Germany, France and the Philippines and an office in China.

SOURCE: Glatfelter