Kewaunee Scientific Corp. announced that at a meeting of its Board of Directors held on March 12, 2012, David M. Rausch, age 53, was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the company. Mr. Rausch joined the company in 1994 and has served in numerous senior management roles, most recently as Senior Vice President of Construction Services, and since May 2011 as General Manager of the Laminate Furniture Division of Kewaunee. William A. Shumaker, previously the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, will continue his role as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.