– USA, UT – Traeger, Inc. (NYSE: COOK), creator and category leader of the wood pellet grill, today announced the appointment of Steve Richman to its Board of Directors, effective October 3, 2022.
“We are thrilled to announce Steve’s appointment as a new member of our Board of Directors,” said Chairman and CEO, Jeremy Andrus. “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 will also join the Compensation Committee.
About Steven P. Richman
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 sevenfold over the last decade. He has over 25 years of experience managing industrial, electrical, plumbing, and retail distribution channels. He has held key management positions with Black and Decker, and served as President of SKIL and Bosch Power Tools. As President and CEO of Werner Co. Mr. Richman contributes 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 Traeger’s platform’s core and complemented by Traeger wood pellets, rubs, sauces, and accessories.
For more information: https://www.traeger.com/
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