Weyerhaeuser chief accounting officer resigns

Jerald W. Richards resigned from his position as chief accounting officer of Weyerhaeuser to become CFO of another company, according to Weyerhaeuser filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Monday. 

Jeanne Hillman 54, has been appointed VP and chief accounting officer, effective Aug. 5. She has been VP and controller - operations for Weyerhaeuser since Oct. 18, 2010. Previously, she served as the company's VP and chief accounting officer from April 1, 2006, through Oct. 18, 2010. Prior to April 2006, Hillman held various finance positions with the company. 

Hillman joined Weyerhaeuser in 1984. Prior to joining the company, she was employed by Ernst & Young.