Last October, Service Corporation International (SCI; Houston) announced leadership promotions among its executive officers in continuation of its board’s focus on succession planning to support SCI’s long-term growth.

Steven A. Tidwell, senior vice president of sales and marketing, stepped down from his role as an executive officer and assumed a new role as special advisor to the CEO, effective October 1. Sumner J. Waring III, who had served as chief operating officer, was promoted to president. In addition to indirectly leading SCI’s operations, he will assume Tidwell’s sales and marketing responsibilities.

John Faulk, who served as senior vice president of revenue and business development, was promoted to senior vice president and chief operating officer. Eric D. Tanzberger, who served as senior vice president and chief financial officer, was promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer. In addition to his current responsibilities, he will oversee business development, including mergers and acquisitions, construction and real estate, as well as pricing and revenue development.

Aaron G. Foley, who served as vice president and treasurer, was promoted to senior vice president and treasurer. He will oversee accounting, tax and risk assurance, and advisory services in addition to his current responsibilities.

In their new roles, Waring and Tanzberger will continue to report to SCI Chairman and CEO Tom Ryan, Faulk will report to Waring, and Foley will continue to report to Tanzberger. sci-corp.com