L.B. Foster Company announced that, on December 5, 2019, its Board of Directors appointed Mr. John F. Kasel Chief Operating Officer of the company. Mr. Kasel will serve in such position until a successor has been selected and qualified or until his earlier separation or removal. Mr. Kasel most recently served as Senior Vice President - Rail and Construction, at the company since 2017, having previously served as Senior Vice President - Rail Products and Services from 2012 to 2017, Senior Vice President - Operations and Manufacturing from 2005 to 2012, and Vice President - Operations and Manufacturing from 2003 to 2005. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Kasel served as Vice President of Operations for Mammoth Inc. from 2000 to 2003.