Michael Neal is joining Emerson Electric Co., St. Louis, as director...

Michael Neal is joining Emerson Electric Co., St. Louis, as director of pension investments. He replaces Randy Cusick, who left the company late last year. An Emerson spokeswoman was not able to provide details on Mr. Neal’s previous position. Emerson has a $1.5 billion defined benefit plan and a $1.2 billion 401(k) plan, according to the 2000 Money Market Directory.