Atkore Inc. Announces Scott Teerlinck Joins as President-Commercial Operations

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Atkore Inc. (NYSE: ATKR) has announced the appointment of Scott Teerlinck as President-Commercial Operations, effective April 1, 2025. Teerlinck will oversee the Electrical Sales organization, succeeding Melissa Kidd who will retire in July 2025, and manage the company's nationwide regional service centers.

Teerlinck joins Atkore from his previous role as President and CEO of Crescent Electric Supply. His experience includes leadership positions at Werner Electric Supply and an 18-year tenure at Rockwell Automation. The appointment aligns with Atkore's strategic growth initiatives, leveraging Teerlinck's extensive industry experience in manufacturing and distribution.

Atkore, a manufacturer of electrical products for commercial, industrial, data center, telecommunications, and solar applications, reported $3.2B in sales for fiscal year 2024 and employs 5,600 people.

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• Experienced industry leader appointed to key commercial role
• Strategic succession planning with smooth transition period
• Strong FY2024 revenue of $3.2B

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HARVEY, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Atkore Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: ATKR), a leading manufacturer of electrical products for commercial, industrial, data center, telecommunications, and solar applications, today announced Scott Teerlinck will join in the newly created role of President-Commercial Operations, effective April 1, 2025.

Scott Teerlinck, President-Commerical Operations, Atkore (Photo: Business Wire)

Mr. Teerlinck will oversee the Electrical Sales organization that is currently led by Ms. Melissa Kidd, who previously announced her planned retirement in July 2025. Additionally, he will have expanded responsibilities for other key customer touchpoints, such as the Company’s nationwide footprint of regional service centers.

“Scott is a proven leader with significant experience and knowledge of the electrical industry, including manufacturing and distribution. This broad perspective will be advantageous as Atkore focuses on strategic growth opportunities by meeting customers’ evolving business needs and enhancing their experiences with us,” commented Bill Waltz, Atkore President and CEO.

“Coming from a distributor that partnered with Atkore, I am very familiar with their mission to be the customer’s first choice, and I am excited to join their team in support of this pursuit. Additionally, I am eager to build upon Atkore’s foundation of quality and customer focus and believe my previous experiences and perspectives will be helpful as we work together to positively impact our customers, distributor partners, employees, and shareholders,” added Scott Teerlinck.

Most recently, Mr. Teerlinck was President and CEO of Crescent Electric Supply, a semi-national independent distributor serving contractors, commercial, and industrial customers with a broad line of electrical, lighting, automation and datacom products. Prior to that, Mr. Teerlinck was President of Werner Electric Supply, a privately held distributor of automation, electrical, lighting, and datacom solutions. Mr. Teerlinck began his career at Rockwell Automation, where during his 18-year tenure he had increasing responsibility in both global and regional sales and support functions, marketing, P&L, and operations for Rockwell’s plant services business.

Mr. Teerlinck earned a Master of Business Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also has served as a Director on numerous industry Boards, including IMARK Electrical, IMARK Group, The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), and VANTAGE Electrical Group.

About Atkore Inc.

Atkore is a leading manufacturer of electrical products for commercial, industrial, data center, telecommunications, and solar applications. With 5,600 employees and $3.2B in sales in fiscal year 2024, we deliver sustainable solutions to meet the growing demands of electrification and digital transformation. To learn more, please visit www.atkore.com.

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Media Contact:

Lisa Winter

Vice President - Communications

708-225-2453

AtkoreCommunications@atkore.com

Investor Contact:

Matthew Kline

Vice President - Treasury & Investor Relations

708-225-2116

Investors@atkore.com

Source: Atkore Inc.

FAQ

When will Scott Teerlinck start as President-Commercial Operations at ATKR?

Scott Teerlinck will start as President-Commercial Operations at Atkore on April 1, 2025.

What was Atkore's (ATKR) revenue in fiscal year 2024?

Atkore reported sales of $3.2 billion in fiscal year 2024.

Who will Scott Teerlinck replace in the Electrical Sales organization at ATKR?

Teerlinck will oversee the Electrical Sales organization currently led by Melissa Kidd, who will retire in July 2025.

What was Scott Teerlinck's previous position before joining ATKR?

Scott Teerlinck was previously President and CEO of Crescent Electric Supply.