John L. Roper III, president and chief executive officer of Norshipco, has announced the election of two new company officers and a promotion for one current officer. The corporate changes were made by the Norshipco board of directors.

Wesley D. Payne was promoted to senior vice president of production; he had been a vice president of the company. The new officers are Ralph Torrech III, assistant vice president and manager, Berkley Plant; and Bryce B. Fisher, assistant vice president and general manager, Brambleton and Southern Plants. Both had held previous positions with Norshipco.

James G. Price, formerly senior vice president of production, was named senior vice president of special projects.