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Mr. Yarussi served as CEO of Emerson Power Transmission (EPT) between 1996 and 2006, capping a 41-year career with the Company. EPT specializes in mechanical power transmission and the production of bearings, couplings, chains and other components. Under Mr. Yarussi's leadership EPT made six strategic acquisitions, which were positioned to operate as one cohesive organization. EPT is an operating division of Emerson, a $20 billion NYSE-listed corporation, and has 3800 employees, 14 operating locations and $650 million in revenue.
Mr. Yarussi began his career at EPT in sales and marketing, and was promoted to President in 1989. He served on the company's operating board in the United States, and boards in Spain and Mexico, as well as joint ventures in Japan and China. He graduated from Drexel University with a BS in Commerce/Engineering. | 