New CFO Shelby Yohn to succeed retiring executive at SCI Engineered (SCIA)
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SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. announced a leadership change in its finance organization. The Board of Directors elected Shelby Yohn as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, effective April 2, 2026, succeeding longtime executive Gerald S. Blaskie, who is retiring after a 25-year career with the company.
Yohn joined SCI in August 2024 as Director of Accounting and previously served from 2014 to 2024 as Corporate Group Controller at Sanoh America Inc., where she also held Plant Controller and Financial Analyst roles. She holds a Master of Professional Practices of Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ohio Northern University.
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ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On March 27, 2026, SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (“SCI” the “Company”) reported that the Board of Directors elected Shelby Yohn as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, effective April 2, 2026. She succeeds Gerald S. Blaskie who previously announced plans to retire following a 25-year career with the Company.
Ms. Yohn joined the Company in August 2024 as the Director of Accounting. Prior to joining SCI, she served as Corporate Group Controller for Sanoh America Inc., a subsidiary of Sanoh Industrial Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 6584.T) from 2014 to 2024. During her tenure at Sanoh America Inc., Ms. Yohn also served as Plant Controller and Financial Analyst.
She earned her Master of Professional Practices of Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degrees from Ohio Northern University.
ITEM 9.01 Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 – Press release, dated March 27, 2026, issued by SCI Engineered Materials, Inc.
Exhibit 104 – Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
April 1, 2026 | By: | /s/ Jeremiah R. Young |
Jeremiah R. Young | ||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
Exhibit 99.1
Contact: Robert Lentz
(614) 439-6006
Shelby Yohn Elected Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 27, 2026) The Board of Directors of SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (the “Company” or “SCI”) (OTCQB: SCIA) has elected Shelby Yohn as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, effective April 2, 2026. She succeeds Gerald S. Blaskie who previously announced plans to retire following a 25-year career with the Company.
Ms. Yohn joined the Company in August 2024 as the Director of Accounting. Prior to joining SCI, she served as Corporate Group Controller for Sanoh America Inc., a subsidiary of Sanoh Industrial Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 6584.T) from 2014 to 2024. During her tenure at Sanoh America Inc., Ms. Yohn also served as Plant Controller and Financial Analyst.
She earned her Master of Professional Practices of Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degrees from Ohio Northern University.
About SCI Engineered Materials, Inc.
SCI Engineered Materials is a global supplier and manufacturer of advanced materials for PVD thin film applications and works closely with end users and OEMs to develop innovative, customized solutions. Additional information is available at www.sciengineeredmaterials.com or follow SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. at:
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