The Gorman-Rupp Company announced that company’s on-going succession planning, effective January 1, 2021 the role of President will transition from Jeffrey S. Gorman, who will continue to serve as the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, to Scott A. King, who is currently the company’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In addition to operational and financial oversight of all of Gorman-Rupp’s divisions and subsidiaries, King will join Gorman in leading the company’s strategic planning and acquisition efforts. King has been with the Company since 2004 and has held various operational leadership roles during this time.