Graco Announces Dale D. Johnson’s Intention to Retire, and Names David J. Thompson as President, Worldwide Contractor Equipment Division
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that Dale D. Johnson has informed the company of his intention to retire in the first quarter of 2025, and that in anticipation of Mr. Johnson’s retirement David J. Thompson will succeed him as President, Worldwide Contractor Equipment Division, effective January 1, 2024.
- Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that Dale D. Johnson has informed the company of his intention to retire in the first quarter of 2025, and that in anticipation of Mr. Johnson’s retirement David J. Thompson will succeed him as President, Worldwide Contractor Equipment Division, effective January 1, 2024.
- Beginning on that date, Mr. Johnson will assume the role of Chief Commercial Development Officer, in which capacity he will support the Contractor Equipment Division leadership transition to Mr. Thompson, as well as facilitate various commercial and cross-divisional initiatives.
- “Throughout his tenure spanning almost five decades at Graco, Dale has demonstrated exceptional leadership and an unrelenting competitive spirit,” said Graco’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark W. Sheahan.
- “Dave is held in high regard across our Contractor Equipment Division and throughout Graco.