WAUKESHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 20, 2012--
Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC), a leading designer and manufacturer
of generators and other engine powered products, today announced the
appointment of Tim Sullivan as a member of its Board of Directors. Mr.
Sullivan will also join the Compensation Committee of the Board.
"We are excited to have Tim join the board of Generac," said Aaron
Jagdfeld, President and Chief Executive Officer. "His extensive
background and breadth of experience, particularly with growing
industrial based manufacturing companies, will serve as a valuable
resource for Generac as we focus on executing our Powering Ahead
strategic plan.”
Mr. Sullivan currently serves as a special consultant to Wisconsin
Governor Scott Walker and as an Executive Advisor to CCMP Capital. Mr.
Sullivan previously served as President and CEO of Bucyrus
International, Inc. from 2004 to 2011 and also served as President and
COO from 2000 to 2004. Prior to Bucyrus International, Inc., he was
President and CEO of United Container Company from 1999 to 2000. From
1976 to 1998, Mr. Sullivan worked for Bucyrus in a series of operating
and management roles. He presently serves as a Trustee and Non-Executive
Director of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and sits on the
Board of Directors of the Bucyrus Foundation, Aurora Health Care, Inc.,
Carroll University, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, and
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care. Mr. Sullivan earned a B.S. in
Business Administration from Carroll College as well as a master’s
degree in International Management from the American Graduate School of
International Management.
About Generac
Since 1959, Generac has been a leading designer and manufacturer of a
wide range of generators and other engine powered products. As a leader
in power equipment serving residential, light commercial, industrial and
construction markets, Generac's power products are available through a
broad network of independent dealers, retailers, wholesalers and
equipment rental companies. The Company markets and distributes its
products primarily under its Generac and Magnum brand names.
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Generac Holdings Inc.
York A. Ragen
Chief Financial Officer
(262)
506-6064
InvestorRelations@generac.com
or
Michael
W. Harris
Director - Finance and Investor Relations
(262)
544-4811 x2675
Michael.Harris@generac.com
