Dec 01, 2005. /Lesprom Network/. Buckeye Technologies Inc. announced on Wednesday that F. Gray Carter will become vice president, purchasing and logistics. Carter, who previously served as the company's vice president, commercial development-cotton, will lead the company's purchasing and logistics organization. Carter graduated from North Carolina State University with degrees in chemical engineering and pulp and paper science & technology. He joined Procter and Gamble, Buckeye's predecessor company, in 1984 and has held positions of increasing responsibility in both manufacturing and commercial operations. Elizabeth J. Welter will become vice president and chief accounting officer. Welter, who previously served as the company's vice president, corporate accounting and treasurer, will provide overall leadership for the finance and accounting organization. Welter graduated from Ohio Northern University, obtained an MBA from the University of Toledo and is a certified management accountant. After holding various financial positions in the elevator industry, she joined Buckeye in 1993 and was elected vice president, corporate accounting in 1997. Chad P. Foreman was elected treasurer and investor relations manager. Foreman, who previously served as corporate controller and investor relations manager, will lead the company's treasury activities, serve as the primary interface with the external financial community and support business development efforts. Foreman graduated from the University of Central Florida, obtained an MBA from the University of Georgia and is a certified public accountant. Prior to joining Buckeye in 2000, he was a financial analyst at Federal Express and has experience in public accounting. Steven G. Dean will become controller for the company. Dean, who previously served as specialty fibers division controller, will provide overall financial leadership for business operations. Dean graduated from Millsaps College and obtained an MBA from Northwestern University. Prior to joining Buckeye in 1999, he held various financial positions at Thomas and Betts and Hewlett-Packard. Buckeye Technologies Inc., a leading producer of value-added cellulose-based specialty products, is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The company currently operates facilities in the United States, Germany, Canada, and Brazil. Its products are sold worldwide to makers of consumer and industrial goods.