Art's Way Manufacturing Reached A Mutual Separation Agreement With President And CEO David King, Effective October 1, 2024; Chairman Of The Board Marc McConnell Will Serve As President And CEO Moving Forward And The Co Will Realize A Net Overhead Reduction
CEO Transition: Effective October 1, 2024 the Company reached a mutual separation agreement with President and CEO David King. Current Chairman of the Board Marc McConnell will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer moving forward and the Company will realize a net overhead reduction. Marc has served on Art's Way's Board of Directors since 2001, served as Vice Chairman from January 2008 to April 2015 and has since served as Art's Way's Chairman of the Board. Marc's experience in the farm equipment manufacturing and finance industries, longevity on the Company's Board, and passion for the Company, its employees, and dealers alike make Marc well suited to step in to guide the Company moving forward.
"We at Art's Way have great appreciation for David King's years of leadership and positive impact on the Company." said Chairman Marc McConnell. "His vision and work to rebrand and reposition Art's Way in the marketplace made a large impact on the Company and is an imprint that will remain for years to come. His guidance through COVID, the supply chain crisis, and severe swings in the agricultural equipment market was vital and effective. We wish David only the best with new opportunities in the future and sincerely thank him for his service to the Company, its employees, dealers, and shareholders."
"Moving forward I look forward to leading the Company, realizing that we find ourselves facing challenging market conditions in agriculture. We will continue to prioritize innovation, quality, and customer service as we seek to further build our brand and standing in the marketplace while also managing costs very closely as we work through the current market cycle. We are pleased to be aided in great part by the growth and profitability in our Modular Buildings segment where we have benefited from great leadership and growing market opportunities in recent times that we expect to continue. Overall, there remains a great deal of opportunity for the Company and its shareholders long-term."
