American Woodmark Corporation announced that Philip Fracassa has joined its board of directors. Mr. Fracassa has served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Timken Company since 2014. Fracassa joined Timken in 2005 and progressed through several key roles during his tenure, including senior vice president ?

tax and treasury, senior vice president and group controller, and senior vice president ? corporate planning and development. Prior to joining Timken, Fracassa was director of taxes for Visteon Corporation.

He began his career with Price Waterhouse in Detroit and later served as a tax attorney with General Motors. Fracassa is a member of the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI). In addition, he serves as a member of the board for both Walsh University (Ohio) and the American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio.

Fracassa holds a bachelor?s degree in accounting and a juris doctor degree in law from the University of Detroit Mercy. In addition, he completed the advanced management program at INSEAD in France. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) and licensed attorney in the state of Michigan.