RSC Holdings Inc. (NYSE: RRR), one of the largest equipment rental providers in North America, today announced key additions to its financial team.
Scott Huckins, 43, has been named Vice President, Treasurer. Mr. Huckins will also be responsible for RSC's Investor Relations function. He brings more than 20 years of extensive financial experience with a variety of companies such as Morgan Capital Management, LLC, Koch Industries and their Affiliated Companies, and FINOVA Capital Corporation. Mr. Huckins has a B.S. in Finance from Arizona State University and a Masters in Management from Northwestern University's J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
RSC further strengthened its financial team with the appointment of Brent Rippentrop, 51, as Vice President, Financial Planning and Business Analysis, a newly created position. Mr. Rippentrop has had senior level roles in Finance, Marketing, Credit, Pricing, and Mergers and Acquisitions in a 30-year career with Deere & Company. Mr. Rippentrop brings extensive rental industry experience, having served on the senior management team and board of directors of Sunstate Equipment Company, in which Deere had minority ownership. Mr. Rippentrop has a B.S. in Agricultural Business from Iowa State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
"I am pleased to announce the additions of Scott and Brent to the RSC finance team," commented David Mathieson, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "Both Scott and Brent bring a wealth of experience to RSC gained over their impressive careers in a variety of financial leadership roles. These appointments underscore our commitment to continuously strengthen our team."
RSC also announced the planned retirement of Kevin Loughlin, Vice President, Treasurer, effective April 1, 2010. Mr. Loughlin will work closely with Mr. Huckins through the date of his planned retirement to ensure a smooth transition.
"This is a bittersweet moment for RSC," commented Erik Olsson, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Kevin has been an integral part of our company for over 35 years in numerous executive capacities, including Chief Financial Officer of Prime Service, and most recently, Vice President, Treasurer. Kevin's dedication, leadership and loyalty to RSC will be missed. We wish him well as he prepares for retirement."
About RSC Holdings Inc.
RSC Holdings Inc. (NYSE: RRR) based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is the holding company for the operating entity RSC Equipment Rental, Inc. ("RSC"), which is a premier provider of rental equipment in North America, servicing the industrial, maintenance and non-residential construction markets with $2.3 billion of equipment at original cost. RSC offers superior equipment availability, reliability and 24x7 service to customers through an integrated network of 457 branch locations across 40 states in the United States and three provinces in Western Canada. Customer solutions to improve efficiency and reduce cost include the proprietary Total Control® rental management software, Mobile Tool Rooms™ and on-site rental locations. With 4,150 employees committed to safety and sustainability, RSC delivers the best value and industry leading customer service. All information is as of December 31, 2009. Additional information about RSC is available at www.RSCrental.com.
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