On April 24, 2014 David P. Emmens announced his intention to retire effective April 30, 2014 from his position as Corporate Counsel and Secretary of The Gorman-Rupp Company. The Board of Directors of the company has elected Brigette A. Burnell as Corporate Counsel and Secretary effective May 1, 2014. Ms. Burnell previously served as Corporate Counsel of Red Capital Group from 2011 to 2013.