Wednesday, March 25, 2020
The Board of Directors of Graco Inc. one of the leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, is pleased to announce changes to its Executive Leadership Team, that is effective from April 20, 2020. These changes follow the retirement of Mark D. Eberlein, President of the Worldwide Process and Oil & Natural Gas Divisions, who will end his 24-year Graco career on April 19, 2020.
“Mark started his career on the factory floor as a manufacturing cell manager and successfully progressed through many leadership roles, culminating in his position leading the Process and Oil & Natural Gas Divisions”
David M. Lowe has been named President of the Worldwide Process Division, succeeding Mr. Eberlein. Mr. Lowe has served Graco for 25 years, most recently as President of the Worldwide Industrial Products Division.
Angela F. Wordell has been named Executive Vice President of Operations and President of the Worldwide Oil & Natural Gas Division. Ms. Wordell has been with the Company for 26 years and was named Executive Vice President of Operations in December 2018.
Peter J. O’Shea has been named President of the Worldwide Industrial Products Division. Mr. O’Shea has served Graco for 25 years, most recently as President of the Worldwide Lubrication Equipment Division. A new leader for the Lubrication Equipment Division will be named in a future announcement.
“Mark started his career on the factory floor as a manufacturing cell manager and successfully progressed through many leadership roles, culminating in his position leading the Process and Oil & Natural Gas Divisions,” said Patrick J. McHale, Graco’s President and CEO. “Mark has done an outstanding job for Graco, completing multiple acquisitions and building businesses in several new market spaces, including environmental and semiconductor. I want to personally thank Mark for his many contributions to Graco’s success, and wish him a long and enjoyable retirement.”
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