Rowan Companies makes management changes

Rowan Companies makes management changes

HOUSTON -- Rowan Companies has reported that J. Kevin Bartol, executive V.P., CFO and treasurer, has decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities. 

Bartol will continue to serve until a successor is chosen and a smooth transition is completed. Rowan is conducting a search and intends to name Bartol's successor in short order.

"We greatly appreciate Kevin's dedication and many contributions to Rowan's success over the past seven years," said Thomas Burke, Rowan's President and CEO. "Kevin has been instrumental in shaping the Company's asset and capital markets strategy, from spearheading the sale of the Manufacturing and Land Drilling divisions and acquiring Skeie Drilling to positioning the Company for the future with our solid balance sheet, strong financial condition and investment grade ratings. We wish him well in his future endeavors."

The company also announced that Melanie M. Trent has been promoted to executive V.P., general counsel and chief administrative officer and will assume responsibility for the legal function, as well as retain responsibility for the HR, IT and communications departments. 

Trent succeeds John L. Buvens, Jr. who is retiring from Rowan after more than 30 years with the company.

Trent joined Rowan in 2005, served as senior V.P., Chief Administrative Officer and Company Secretary since 2011, and served as V.P. and Corporate Secretary prior to that time.