ECHO Incorporated Announces New President and CEO
March 29 2023 - 10:00AM
ECHO Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of high-performance
outdoor power equipment for commercial and homeowner use, today
announced the appointment of Harold Redman as its new president and
CEO effective April 3. Harold brings more than 30 years of outdoor
power equipment experience and a proven track record of executive
and organizational leadership, strategic green industry vision and
product innovation to ECHO.
Harold began his career with General Power Equipment, a division
of True Value Hardware. He then joined Simplicity Manufacturing for
nine years before his tenure at Briggs & Stratton, where he
served as President of the Home Power Products business for four
years and President of the Turf & Consumer Products business
from 2010 to 2022.
“ECHO is a well-respected company with a reputation of offering
great products and customer care, and I’m honored to lead a company
rich in innovation and legacy. As our industry continues to change
with new technologies, I look forward to working with this
exceptional team of talented and passionate ECHO employees to bring
new products and services to the green industry,” said Redman.
Harold succeeds Tim Dorsey, who is retiring after 27 years from
ECHO serving in various roles, most recently as president for the
last nine years. Tim will continue to serve as a Global Operating
Officer of Yamabiko and a board member for ECHO and Yamabiko
Europe.
“While I’m excited to move to the next chapter, I also have a
heavy heart as my time at ECHO has been the most rewarding of my
career and I cannot express my gratitude enough. However, it’s safe
to say that ECHO is in great hands with Harold, who is a driven,
humble leader that demonstrates strong leadership through a
hands-on management style and engagement with employees and
customers,” said Dorsey.
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ABOUT ECHO, INC.
With more than 50 years in business, ECHO Incorporated is a
leading manufacturer of high-performance outdoor power equipment
for consumers and professionals. A global innovator since it was
established in North America in 1972, ECHO has launched hundreds of
products for both landscape professionals and homeowners. Based in
Lake Zurich, Illinois, the corporation markets its products under
the brand names ECHO and Shindaiwa. ECHO Inc. products are sold
through more than 6,000 independent lawn care dealers as well as
online and at major retail outlets across the United States. For
more information, visit www.ECHO-USA.com.
Melanie Pikosky
ECHO Incorporated
8475507215
melanie_pikosky@echo-usa.com