Alamo Group Inc. Announces The Appointment Of AÂ New Board Member
SEGUIN, Texas, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Alamo Group Inc.’s (NYSE: ALG) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Lorie L. Tekorius as a new independent member of its Board effective December 13, 2019. Ms. Tekorius will be filling a vacancy created by the previously announced departure of Mr. David W. Grzelak from Alamo Group’s Board.
Ms. Tekorius, 52, is President and Chief Operating Officer of the Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX). Greenbrier is one of the leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of railroad freight car equipment in North America, Europe, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and South America. The company manufactures and markets marine barges in North America and is also a leading provider of freight railcar wheel services, parts, repair and refurbishment in North America. Ms. Tekorius has served as Greenbrier’s Chief Operating Officer since August 2018 and was promoted to President in August 2019. She has served in various management positions for the company since 1995, most recently as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and prior to that, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Roderick R. Baty, Alamo Group’s Chairman said “We are very happy that Lorie is joining Alamo Group’s Board. She brings a wealth of operational and financial expertise along with strong public company governance experience. Her leadership experience with a multinational manufacturing company will assist us in our future development.”
SOURCE Alamo Group Inc.