HOUSTON, Feb. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Service Corporation
International (NYSE: SCI) announced today that Michael Webb, who currently serves as Executive
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to
President and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Webb
will continue to report to Chairman and CEO, Tom Ryan. Webb will be responsible for
leading SCI's operating activities and working with senior
management to drive performance excellence.
Webb is a 25 year veteran of the Company. He joined in
1991 when SCI acquired Arlington Corp., a regional funeral and
cemetery consolidator where he served as Chief Financial
Officer. Mike led SCI's global Corporate Development effort
in the 1990's. He has served as Executive Vice President
since 2002 and was elected Chief Operating Officer in 2005.
"Mike and I have worked closely together since 2002. He
has played an integral role in the growth and development of SCI,
particularly in driving improved business and process efficiencies,
execution of key strategies, and strengthening of our management
teams," said Tom Ryan, Chairman and
CEO. "Mike is a proven leader and has the respect of our
entire organization. I look forward to Mike's continued leadership
of our great Company."
About Service Corporation International
Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI), headquartered in
Houston, Texas, is North America's leading provider of deathcare
products and services. At December 31,
2015, we owned and operated 1,535 funeral homes and 469
cemeteries (of which 262 are combination locations) in 45 states,
eight Canadian provinces, the District of
Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Through our businesses, we market the Dignity Memorial® brand which
offers assurance of quality, value, caring service, and exceptional
customer satisfaction. For more information about Service
Corporation International, please visit our website at
www.sci-corp.com. For more information about Dignity Memorial®,
please visit www.dignitymemorial.com.
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Marianne Gooch -
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