Copping joins La-Z-Boy

May 23, 2006  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on May 2006 Mark Copping has joined La-Z-Boy Inc. to become vice president, corporate controller and chief accounting officer when the position is vacated later this year.

Mike Riccio Jr. currently holds the position, and he will be succeeding David Risley as chief financial officer. Risley plans to retire following the completion of the company’s year-end reporting this summer.

In his new position, Copping will report to Riccio and will be responsble for corporate accounting, accounting consolidations, the company’s internal and external financial reporting, payroll and internal control compliance in addition to special projects and analysis.

“We are delighted Mark is joining La-Z-Boy,” Riccio said. “He brings with him significant financial expertise and a wealth of relevant experience which will allow him to quickly make a meaningful contribution to our organization.”

Most recently, Copping was vice president and controller of Agrium, Inc., where he was responsible for internal and Securities and Exchange Commission reporting, business planning and analysis, internal control compliance, operations finance and business process improvement. Before that, he was the chief financial officer for Blue Bird Corp.