Patterson Cos. Inc. appointed Francis Malecha as a board member, effective June 12.
Malecha has been the president and CEO of Compass Minerals, a provider of essential minerals, since January 2013.
The company also said Les Vinney will not seek re-election as a director at the upcoming annual shareholders' meeting due to other commitments.
Minnesota-based Patterson Cos. distributes and sells dental and animal health products in the U.S., the U.K. and Canada.
