H&R Block Names Robert A. Gerard Chairman of the Board (HRB)

H&R Block HRB today announced that Robert A. Gerard has been elected chairman of the company's board of directors, effective immediately. Gerard replaces Richard Breeden, who stepped down April 18. Gerard is the general partner and investment manager of GFP, L.P., a private investment firm, and has been a member of the H&R Block board since October 2007. Previously, he was CEO of Royal Street Communications, a developer and operator of telecommunications networks.