Johnson Outdoors Thanks Retiring Board Member and Vice Chairman Thomas F. Pyle, Jr.
Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq: JOUT) announced that Thomas F. Pyle, Jr. will not seek re-election to the board during the 2022 Annual Shareholder Meeting. Pyle has served on the board since 1987, contributing significantly to the company's evolution as a leader in outdoor recreation equipment. The company expressed gratitude for his 34 years of service. Johnson Outdoors is recognized for its diverse brands in watercraft recreation, fishing, diving, and camping, including Old Town, Minn Kota, and Jetboil.
- Thomas F. Pyle's lengthy tenure may attract experienced candidates for the board, strengthening governance.
- Potential for fresh perspectives in leadership following board changes.
- Concerns about continuity and experience gaps following Pyle's departure from the board.
RACINE, Wis., Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq: JOUT), a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, today announced that Thomas F. Pyle, Jr., director and vice chairman, will not stand for re-election to the company’s board of directors during the 2022 Annual Shareholder Meeting.
“Johnson Outdoors has been very fortunate to have Tom serve on our board since 1987. His contributions and wise counsel throughout his 34 years of service have been invaluable in helping us evolve to a global leader in outdoor recreation products and to achieve a position of delivering sustained, profitable long-term growth. We want to thank him for his dedicated service and wish him the very best,” said Helen Johnson-Leipold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
About Johnson Outdoors Inc.
JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include: Old Town® canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak™; Carlisle® paddles; Minn Kota® fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon® downriggers; Humminbird® marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO® dive equipment; Jetboil® outdoor cooking systems; and, Eureka!®camping and hiking equipment.
Visit Johnson Outdoors at http://www.johnsonoutdoors.com
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