FEB-27-2008

Valspar Announces Executive Appointments (cont.)

Additional Management Appointments
Valspar also announced the following management appointments.

Tracy C. Jokinen is named Vice President and Controller and becomes an officer of the company. She will report to Walker. Jokinen joined Valspar in 1992 and has held a variety of leadership roles in the company's finance department. She was named to her most recent position as Assistant Controller in 2004. Jokinen has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. Cloud State University.

Tyler N. Treat is named Vice President and Treasurer and becomes an officer of the company. He will report to Walker. Treat joined Valspar in 2003 after extensive treasury and tax experience with General Mills, Diageo and Ernst & Young. He was named to his most recent position as Assistant Treasurer in 2004. Treat has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Arkansas and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.

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