Cooper Industries, Houston, announced some changes in top positions:
Terry A. Klebe will retire as senior vice president and chief financial officer this year, after 15 years with the company.
Neil A. Schrimsher has been appointed executive vice president, Cooper Connection, a role in which he will oversee four of Cooper's electrical products divisions -- Cooper B-Line, Cooper Bussmann, Cooper Wiring Devices and Cooper Lighting. These four units, which represent approximately 40 percent of the company's total revenue, are bound by a common distribution channel and primarily serve commercial, industrial and residential markets. Schrimsher will maintain his position as president of Cooper Lighting.
Mark Eubanks has been named as vice president and general manager, Cooper Lighting, reporting to Schrimsher. He most recently was vice president and general manager, Architectural & Lighting Control Products.