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Did you know... that overseas revenues rose tenfold during the decade that Richard Rompala helped to lead the paint and coatings manufacturer Valspar?
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"On October 30, 1995, he assumed the position of CEO at Valspar, succeeding C. Angus Wurtele in that position.[8] He went on to replace Wurtele as chairman in February 1995, ... " It sounds like he became CEO first, and then became chairman. If so, then the dates are wrong, because October 30, 1995 was after February 1995. Art LaPella (talk) 22:13, 8 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
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