Mueller Water Products Will Name New CFO in November
Michael Morgan is set to join the Atlanta-based company on November 19, 2026, to take over the financial leadership role.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Corporate Finance
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Mueller Water Products will install Michael Morgan as its new Chief Financial Officer on November 19, 2026. Morgan succeeds current executive Melissa Rasmussen, who will remain in an advisory capacity until the end of the year.
Why it matters
The leadership change arrives as the Atlanta-based manufacturer maintains a market capitalization of approximately $3.4 billion. The transition comes following the company's fiscal third quarter performance, which saw net income reach $67.3 million.
The new CFO will receive an annual base salary of $575,000 and is eligible for an 80% annual target bonus. His compensation package includes a $700,000 sign-on bonus and a $500,000 equity award.
The players
Michael Morgan
He is the incoming Chief Financial Officer for Mueller Water Products who previously served as the CFO for Indicor.
Melissa Rasmussen
She is the outgoing executive at Mueller Water Products who is transitioning into an advisory role to assist with the leadership change.
Mueller Water Products
This Atlanta-based company is a leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products and services.
The details
Michael Morgan joins the company from Indicor, where he served as CFO starting in April 2025. Departing executive Melissa Rasmussen is set to receive a $431,897 retention payment as part of the transition process.
Timeline
Nov. 19, 2026: Michael Morgan begins his tenure as Chief Financial Officer.
Dec. 31, 2026: Melissa Rasmussen concludes her advisory role with the firm.
Market Dynamics
This transition follows the established corporate governance timeline set by SEC filing requirements for annual 10-K reports. It reflects broader trends in executive succession planning where firms balance outgoing institutional knowledge with new leadership incentives.
Shareholders should monitor the incoming CFO's impact on fiscal strategy, particularly given the company's recent focus on $11.2 million in strategic reorganization charges. The new leadership's approach to long-term incentives, starting in fiscal 2027, will be a key metric for long-term investors.
The takeaway
Companies often structure executive compensation with performance-based bonuses and equity vesting to ensure leadership alignment with shareholder interests. Investors can track these filing disclosures to gain early insight into shifts in corporate strategy.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CFO Dive.
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