Tuesday, January 9, 2024
A goodbye is always sad but it’s a harsh reality in everybody’s life! Leon Osborne, the founder of Osborn Wood Products, Inc. recently bids farewell his company as he announced his retirement at the company event in early January 2024.
Osborne affirmed in his speech that he will be aiding in staff transitions through July 2024 and has declared Jeremy McClain as his replacement. Leon Osborne has been an exclusive part of the company. McClain stands as Chief Executive Officer of the company as of January 1, 2024. He will assume the role of President on July 13, 2024, the company stated.
The company said there was “sorrow amongst the team,” but also excitement for what is to come in the near future.
Osborne said that the company achieved “astonishing growth and success over the years.” He built a successful company while creating incredible relationships with the local community and industry leaders.
Osborne shared fond memories of his career during the luncheon and expressed how proud he is that the goals and morals of the company have remained true to his original aspirations. He stated that he hopes the core values will remain in place after his retirement.
“When I retire, I don’t want to see Osborne Wood Products not looking out for you,” Osborne told the staff during the event. “When I retire, I want to hear about how you are more successful because of the opportunities you have here at work everyday.” Osborne added further.
Osborne shared with his employees that he has always looked at retirement as passing the baton to people who care more than he cares and who can lead better than he leads. Osborne then announced that he would be passing his role of CEO and company president to McClain who has served as vice president since October of 2022.
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News source: Woodworking Network
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