Rocky Brands Inc. stated that Mike Staude, vice president of finance, has been appointed interim chief financial officer following the resignation of James E. McDonald as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the company.

McDonald’s resignation did not result from any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to the company’s accounting policies or practices.

Staude joined the company in August 2007 and has served as senior vice president of finance since January 2015. Prior to that, he served as vice president of accounting from January 2010 until January 2015 and as director of accounting from August 2007 until January 2010.