By Karen Robes Meeks
Mike Welch, the former Vice President of Finance at Esterline Technologies, has been tapped to be Foss Maritime Company’s new Chief Financial Officer, it was announced Tuesday.
“I’m really looking forward to having Mike on our team,” said John Parrott, President and CEO of Foss Maritime. “We were impressed with his work at Esterline and are excited to have him on board.”
Welch, who began his career in public accounting at a firm in Detroit before relocating to Washington in 2002, oversaw the financial performance of Esterline’s five business units, a team of almost 40 people and about $350 million in sales.
“It is important that we all focus on adding value for our customers. The finance team and myself are committed to supporting our customers, both internal and external, with high quality work and drive for continuous improvement,” Welch said. “I felt strongly that Foss shared these values and would be a great place to work. I’m excited for this opportunity.”
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New Foss VP
By Karen Robes Meeks
Sloane Perras is the new Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Ethics Officer for Foss Maritime Company.
She will oversee Foss’ Legal and Risk Management Group, providing legal counsel and business strategies and best practices advice, and directing ethics and compliance programs.
“We are very pleased to have Sloane join Foss Maritime,” said John Parrott, President and CEO of Foss Maritime. “She has impressive experience and is an excellent fit on our team.”
Prior to joining Foss, Perras was Chief Administrative and Legal Officer for The Krystal Company. She previously served as Acting General Counsel for Aaron’s, Inc., and as Vice President, Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary of Americold Logistics, LLC. She also worked as corporate counsel for Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
“I’m proud to join a company with such a rich history of safety and innovation in waterway commerce,” said Perras, “I’ve worked in a variety of complex business and regulatory environments and look forward to putting my years of experience into safeguarding the values and reputation of Foss – and in being a part of its continued growth.”
Sloane Perras is the new Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Ethics Officer for Foss Maritime Company.
She will oversee Foss’ Legal and Risk Management Group, providing legal counsel and business strategies and best practices advice, and directing ethics and compliance programs.
“We are very pleased to have Sloane join Foss Maritime,” said John Parrott, President and CEO of Foss Maritime. “She has impressive experience and is an excellent fit on our team.”
Prior to joining Foss, Perras was Chief Administrative and Legal Officer for The Krystal Company. She previously served as Acting General Counsel for Aaron’s, Inc., and as Vice President, Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary of Americold Logistics, LLC. She also worked as corporate counsel for Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
“I’m proud to join a company with such a rich history of safety and innovation in waterway commerce,” said Perras, “I’ve worked in a variety of complex business and regulatory environments and look forward to putting my years of experience into safeguarding the values and reputation of Foss – and in being a part of its continued growth.”
