Patterson CFO Stephen Armstrong To Step Down, Ann Gugino Named Successor

(RTTNews) - Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO) announced that Stephen Armstrong, executive vice president or EVP and CFO, will step down at the end of October 2014, after more than 15 years with the company.

The company said it has appointed Ann Gugino, Patterson's vice president of strategy and planning to the post of vice president and CFO effective November 1, 2014.

Armstrong will serve as a senior advisor to the company through fiscal year 2016, ensuring a smooth transition of duties.

Commenting on Gugino, Patterson said she has been with Patterson Companies since 2000, serving as the company's vice president, strategy and planning since 2012. Gugino has served in several financial and operational management leadership roles within Patterson Dental, including vice president, finance and operations and controller.

Before joining Patterson, Gugino was an audit manager with Ernst & Young LLP. She currently serves on the board of directors of Oral Health America and Washburn Children's Center.