Traeger Announces Appointment of Steven Richman to Its Board of Directors
October 05 2022 - 4:05PM
Business Wire
Traeger, Inc. (“Traeger” or the “Company”) (NYSE: COOK), creator
and category leader of the wood pellet grill, today announced the
appointment of Steven P. Richman, Group President of Milwaukee
Tool, to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective October 3,
2022. Mr. Richman will serve as a member of the Compensation
Committee.
“We are thrilled to announce Steve’s appointment as a new member
of our Board of Directors,” said Jeremy Andrus, Chief Executive
Officer and Chairman of the Board of Traeger. “Steve brings deep
operational knowledge and we believe his track record of driving
strong growth at Milwaukee Tool will allow him to provide valuable
insights as we continue to execute upon our strategy of disrupting
the grilling category and increasing household penetration. The
addition of Steve to our Board will both complement and enhance our
current directors’ diverse skill sets and experience. We welcome
Steve to our Board and I look forward to working with him and our
other Board members as we seek to drive value for our consumers and
our shareholders.”
Mr. Richman was appointed Group President of Milwaukee Tool in
January 2007 and is responsible for all aspects of its business.
Under Mr. Richman’s leadership, Milwaukee Tool has achieved annual
topline growth of 20% and has increased its US workforce by
seven-fold over the last decade. He has over 25 years of experience
in the management of industrial, electrical, plumbing, and retail
distribution channels. He has held key management positions with
Black and Decker, served as President of SKIL and Bosch Power
Tools, and as President and CEO of Werner Co. Mr. Richman
contributes an extensive knowledge of manufacturing, product
development, sales, and marketing. Mr. Richman holds a Bachelor’s
degree from UCLA.
About Traeger
Traeger Grills, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is the creator
and category leader of the wood pellet grill, an outdoor cooking
system that ignites all-natural hardwoods to grill, smoke, bake,
roast, braise, and barbecue. Our grills are versatile and easy to
use, empowering cooks of all skill sets to create delicious meals
with a wood-fired flavor that cannot be replicated with gas,
charcoal, or electric grills. Grills are at the core of Traeger’s
platform and are complemented by Traeger wood pellets, rubs,
sauces, and accessories.
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