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Patterson CEO James Wiltz to retire next year

Patterson CEO James Wiltz to retire next year; head of dental supply unit to take helm

  • On 5:34 pm EDT, Tuesday October 6, 2009

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Dental and veterinary products supplier Patterson Companies Inc. said Tuesday its president and CEO, James W. Wiltz, will retire next year.

Wiltz will be succeeded by Scott P. Anderson, now president of the company's Patterson Dental Supply Inc. subsidiary, when he steps down at the end of the current fiscal year on April 24, 2010.

Anderson, 43, joined Patterson in 1993. He became president of Patterson Dental Supply in June 2006. Previously, he held senior management positions in the dental unit.

The company said it expects to name a new president of its dental business within the next few months.

Shares of Patterson edged up 8 cents to close at $26.71.

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