Rogers Corporation Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

Rogers Corporation ROG today announced that Janice E. Stipp, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will be retiring from the Company effective May 16, 2018. The Company has entered into a six-month consulting agreement with Ms. Stipp to aid in the transition after her departure. An executive search process has commenced for a permanent successor.

Bruce D. Hoechner, President and CEO commented, "Janice is an experienced and capable CFO and has been a valuable member of our executive team. I appreciate the numerous contributions she has made since joining us in 2015. Most specifically, helping to drive the Company's growth strategy, while at the same time building a new finance team at the relocated Company Headquarters in Chandler, Arizona. We wish her the best in her future endeavors."

About Rogers Corporation
Rogers Corporation ROG is a global leader in engineered materials to power, protect, and connect our world. With more than 180 years of materials science experience, Rogers delivers high-performance solutions that enable clean energy, internet connectivity, and safety and protection applications, as well as other technologies where reliability is critical. Rogers delivers Power Electronics Solutions for energy-efficient motor drives, e-Mobility and renewable energy; Elastomeric Material Solutions for sealing, vibration management and impact protection in mobile devices, transportation interiors, industrial equipment and performance apparel; and Advanced Connectivity Solutions for wireless infrastructure, automotive safety and radar systems. Headquartered in Arizona (USA), Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, and South Korea, with joint ventures and sales offices worldwide.

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