Owens & Minor, a distributor of medical and surgical supplies, has appointed Michael Lowry to the roles of interim chief accounting officer and interim chief financial officer. He will replace Andrew Edwards, currently corporate vice president, controller, chief accounting officer and acting CFO, who is leaving the company Feb. 7 to pursue a new career opportunity.

Lowry, who joined Owens & Minor in 1988, is currently operating vice president and treasurer. He has extensive experience in debt refinancing, credit management, treasury management and mergers and acquisitions.

Lowry will report to President and CEO Craig Smith during the transition phase while the company seeks a CFO and CAO.