Mechanix Wear Names Jesse Spungin as CEO
VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mechanix Wear®, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance work gloves, today announced a planned transition in the senior leadership of the company. Jesse Spungin has been promoted from President and COO to CEO. Former CEO Michael Hale will transition to the position of Vice Chairman of the Board. Michael will be shifting his focus from day-to-day management to legacy guidance and strategic counsel. Mechanix Wear is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private equity firm.
- Jesse Spungin has been promoted from President and COO to CEO.
- "My journey with Mechanix Wear has been incredibly rewarding, and I'm extremely proud of what we have all built together.
- Founded in 1991 by Jim Hale, Mechanix Wear is the leader in automotive, construction, industrial, and tactical hand protection.
- Mr. Spungin joined Mechanix Wear in 2019 and has been responsible for leading global Sales, Marketing, and Operations.