Andersen Corporation Names Jeremy Behler Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Andersen Corporation has named Jeremy Behler senior vice president and chief financial officer. Behler will succeed the company's current chief financial officer, Phil Donaldson, who will retire this spring after 25 years with Andersen.   

Behler's experience and responsibilities

Behler joins Andersen from Sargento Foods, a multi-billion-dollar, family-owned food company, where he held various strategy and finance leadership roles during his 11-year tenure, including serving as chief financial officer for the past nine years. He also spent 15 years at The Procter and Gamble Company, where he held roles in finance, business management, strategic planning, and mergers and acquisitions.

Behler will lead Andersen's finance organization, including finance, accounting, tax, treasury and mergers and acquisitions. As an officer of the company, he will serve on the Andersen Corporation Executive Committee.   

"Jeremy is a dynamic business leader with a proven track record of driving innovative growth strategies, leading high-performing teams and delivering exceptional results," says Chris Galvin, Andersen Corporation chief executive officer. "We are thrilled to welcome Jeremy to Andersen at a time of exciting opportunity as we unlock additional growth and possibility across our industry-leading business portfolio."

Remembering Donaldson's career

As part of this planful transition, the company recognizes Donaldson's contributions to the company.

"We are incredibly grateful for Phil's 25 years of service to Andersen, 21 years as chief financial officer, and his deep commitment to ensuring Andersen's success today, and for future generations. Phil embodies our company's values, cherishes our special history, and has been an exceptional steward of our legacy throughout his tenure, leveraging his business and industry expertise to build our brand, expand our product portfolio, drive profitability, elevate our industry, and make a difference in the communities where we operate," says Galvin. "We wish Phil all the best in his well-deserved retirement."