01.21.04
Acuity Brands, Inc. announced Vernon J. Nagel was elected to the board of directors and appointed vice chairman on January 20. He also continues to serve as chief financial officer.
Mr. Nagel will succeed James S. Balloun as chairman and chief executive officer upon Mr. Balloun's retirement on September 1. John K. Morgan was appointed president and chief development officer as well. Acuity Brands also named Kenneth W. Honeycutt, Jr., as president and chief executive officer of Acuity Brands Lighting, and James H. Heagle as president and chief executive officer of Acuity Specialty Products, effective immediately. The company expects to name a chief financial officer to replace Mr. Nagel in that position prior to September 1.
Mr. Nagel will succeed James S. Balloun as chairman and chief executive officer upon Mr. Balloun's retirement on September 1. John K. Morgan was appointed president and chief development officer as well. Acuity Brands also named Kenneth W. Honeycutt, Jr., as president and chief executive officer of Acuity Brands Lighting, and James H. Heagle as president and chief executive officer of Acuity Specialty Products, effective immediately. The company expects to name a chief financial officer to replace Mr. Nagel in that position prior to September 1.