Davis Resigns as Crawford & Co. Chairman and CEO

April 26, 2004

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Atlanta-based Crawford & Company reported that its board of directors has accepted the resignation of Grover L. Davis as chairman of the Board and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

The board named Marshall G. Long as interim CEO. Long currently serves as the executive vice president of Claims Management Services and has been a member of the Crawford team for over 40 years.

The board named Jesse C. Crawford as interim chairman of the Board.

Crawford said, “The board has accepted Grover Davis’s decision to resign and expresses its gratitude for the many contributions that he has made to Crawford over his 27 years of great service. We wish Grover well in his future endeavors. The board will move quickly to name a new CEO. During this transition period, we will make sure that the company is well positioned for the benefit of customers, investors and employees, both now and for the long term.”

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  • April 29, 2004 at 11:51 am
    Scott says:
    Out of curiousity...what is Grover going to do? Go some place else or enjoy the time off and make it a fomal retirement? I agree this came as a big shock to everyone including... read more
  • April 26, 2004 at 5:27 am
    Anonymous says:
    Sure appears to be more then just a simple resgination of the CEO. What the true story? Just completed contract with CNA & Harford - Would not think one would resgin after com... read more
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