Kewaunee Scientific Corp. announced the election of Keith M. Gehl to its Board of Directors, effective April 29, 2015. The election of Mr. Gehl is in conjunction with Ross W. McCanless' notification to the Board of his intention to resign from the Board, effective May 29, 2015, due to his increased professional commitments.

Upon his election, Mr. Gehl was also elected chair of the Audit Committee, a position currently held by Mr. McCanless. As part of a transition plan, Mr. McCanless will continue to serve as a member of the Audit Committee until May 29, 2015. Mr. Gehl served as Senior Vice President Real Estate and Facilities of Family Dollar Stores Inc. from 2003 until his retirement in 2013.

From 1989 through 2003, Mr. Gehl held a number of management positions with Food Lion Inc.