GREENVILLE, Wis. (AP) -- School Specialty Inc. said Friday its president and chief operating officer, Thomas Slagle, has resigned for personal reasons, effective Oct. 31.
Slagle, 48, lost his wife to cancer last year.
The company did not mention a replacement for Slagle.
The education company designs and develops school supplies and learning resources.
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