Diane Rudy Promoted to Bradley's VP of Human Resources


MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., (March 1, 2011) - Bradley Corp. has announced the promotion of Diane Rudy from Director of Human Resources to Vice President of Human Resources for the Menomonee Falls-based manufacturer of plumbing fixtures, restroom accessories and emergency equipment.

Rudy draws from more than 20 years of human resources experience in the manufacturing industry to lead all aspects of Bradley's Human Resources initiatives. She will also continue to increase her level of involvement in the company's Executive Team, which oversees leadership and direction of the 90-year-old company.

Before accepting her job as Director of Human Resources with Bradley in 2008, Rudy worked for 19 years at Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation in several Human Resources positions, most recently as Director of Human Resources and member of their Executive Team.

"We believe Diane's strong HR and management background provides an ideal perspective that will help lead Bradley's workforce and overall business strategy to the next phase of growth," said Donald Mullett, chairman of Bradley. "Her accomplishments in business integration, performance and talent management, and organizational development make her a true asset to our company."

Rudy is a native of West Allis and now resides in West Bend, Wis., with her husband Curt. She received her B.S. in Business Management from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, where she also earned her Certificate in Human Resources Development.

For 90 years, Bradley Corporation has designed and manufactured commercial washfountains, and today is the industry's comprehensive source for plumbing fixtures, washroom accessories, partitions, emergency fixtures and solid plastic lockers. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Bradley serves the commercial, industrial, health care, recreation, education, and corrections markets worldwide. For more information, contact Bradley, Telephone: (800) Bradley; Fax: (262) 251-5817; www.bradleycorp.com.

For more information, contact:

Suzanne Freckmann, (414) 530-0844

suzannef@sbcglobal.net

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