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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) January 25, 2013

ROCK-TENN COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (770) 448-2193

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

⃞ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Election of President and Chief Operating Officer

On January 25, 2013, the board of directors of Rock-Tenn Company (the “Company”) unanimously elected Stephen C. Voorhees as the Company’s president and chief operating officer. Mr. Voorhees, who is 58 years of age, served as our executive vice president and chief financial officer from September 2000 until January 25, 2013. Mr. Voorhees also served as our chief administrative officer from July 2008 until January 25, 2013.

A copy of the Company’s press release regarding this matter is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

        (d)      Exhibits.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number and Description                    

99.1        January 28, 2013 News Release