Astec 工业 ASTE

Jaco van der Merwe has served as our President & CEO since January 2023. Prior to that, Mr. van der Merwe was the Group President for the Infrastructure Solutions group (since January 2019) after having previously served as Group President - Energy since August 2016. From 1998 until 2016, he held various leadership positions at Epiroc (formerly part of Atlas Copco) including, among others, Vice President Marketing for the Deephole Drilling group (2013 to 2016) and President/General Manager for the Mining and Rock Excavation Customer Center (2010 to 2013). Mr. van der Merwe's career with Atlas Copco began as a Quality Manager in 1998. Prior to joining Atlas Copco, he held various positions at Denel Aviation. Mr. van der Merwe is a naturalized U.S. citizen, originally from South Africa where he completed his Metallurgical Engineering studies at Tshwane University of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pretoria.

Brian Harris has served as our Chief Financial Officer since October 2024. Mr. Harris previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE: SUM) (Summit), a leading producer of aggregates and cement, from October 2013 to February 2023. Prior to his role at Summit, Mr. Harris served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE: BLCO), an eye health products company, from 2009 to 2013. Prior to joining Bausch + Lomb, Mr. Harris held positions in various capacities at the Gates Corporation (NYSE: GTES) from 1996 to 2009. Mr. Harris earned his Bachelor of Accounting degree from Glasgow University. He is also a Scottish Chartered Accountant.

Michael Norris was named Group President of Materials Solutions in November 2023. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President of International & Aftermarket Sales beginning January 2021. Mr. Norris joined the Company in January of 2018 and previously served as Vice President of International from October 2019. Prior to that, Mr. Norris served as VP of Global Aftermarket for Filtec Ltd. for two years. Prior to joining Filtec Ltd., Mr. Norris worked in the mining and construction industry for 18 years in various leadership roles in Sandvik Mining & Construction and Boart Longyear. Mr. Norris has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University and a Master of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University. Mr. Norris is also active in the community as a board member on a non-for-profit organization, the Bethlehem Center, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Terrell Gilbert joined Astec Industries as its General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary in March 2024. Previously, he served as Deputy General Counsel of Mohawk Industries, Inc. from 2019 to 2024 and as Assistant General Counsel of Beazer Homes USA, Inc. from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, Mr. Gilbert was a partner in a law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Gilbert has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Auburn University and a law degree and Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University.

Tracey H. Cook is Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer of Fluor Corporation, a Fortune 500 engineering and construction company. Prior to assuming this role in 2025, she served as Senior Vice President of Fluor, leading strategic talent planning across all Business Segments. Prior to her work in Human Resources, she served as the President of AMECO since 2014, a former Fluor business with offerings that included construction equipment, tools, and scaffolding solutions. Ms. Cook joined Fluor Corporation in 1989 and, beginning in 2001, served as AMECO's Chief Financial Officer, VP of Regional Operations for North America/Caribbean and Chief Operations Officer for the business globally before becoming its President in 2014. Ms. Cook led the divestitures of AMECO's global businesses completing the last remaining region in 2023 while also supporting M&A for Fluor Corporation. She has a B.S. in Accounting from the University of South Carolina and has completed several executive management and leadership programs including Wharton and Thunderbird. Ms. Cook has been a director of the Company since 2018.

Linda I. Knoll was a long-serving senior executive for both Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and CNH Industrial (CNHi), a global manufacturer of agriculture and construction equipment. She joined CNHi in 1994 - after spending more than a decade in supply chain and program management positions at General Dynamics - and in 1999, became VP and General Manager of its global Crop Production business. From 2003-2007, Ms. Knoll led manufacturing restructuring/merger integration in North America as VP of Industrial Operations, and then directed the advancement of agricultural industrial operations and product development around the world (as EVP of WW Manufacturing and EVP, WW Product Development). She was named CHRO in late 2007. For 15 of her 25 years with CNHi, Ms. Knoll was a member of the Group Executive Council - the senior leadership committee responsible for management of the company. She also served on the equivalent leadership team of FCA for 10 years as CHRO. Ms. Knoll has served as a director of Schneider Electric SE since 2014. She currently chairs the Human Capital & Renumeration Committee and is a member of the Governance and Sustainability Committee. In 2022, she was appointed to the board of Iveco Group N.V. where she serves on its Human Capital and Compensation Committee as chair and is a member of the ESG Committee. She graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Ms. Knoll has been a director of the Company since 2022.

Mr. Jain currently serves as President, Digital Intelligence at Wabtec Corporation, a role he has held since 2020. Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for the freight and transit rail industries, as well as the mining, marine and industrial markets. Prior to his current role, Mr. Jain served as Group President of Wabtec's Global Equipment business, leading Wabtec's comprehensive global locomotive, mining, marine, stationery and drill portfolios. Mr. Jain also led GE Transportation's international business activities in key markets like APAC, China, Australia, Europe and Africa. He was responsible for expanding the business footprint and global capabilities across these regions. He previously served as CEO for GE Aviation and GE Transportation in South Asia. Prior to GE, he was Director of Global Partnerships with Bombardier Inc. He began his career with the French engineered materials company Saint-Gobain occupying several roles of increasing responsibility. Mr. Jain has a bachelor's degree in Engineering from National Institute of Technology in Surat, India and an MBA from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, India.

Mr. Gliebe is a seasoned, former public-company Chairman and CEO with deep experience in the global manufacturing operations of industrial companies with highly engineered products. Until his retirement in 2019, he served as Chairman and CEO of Regal Beloit Corporation, now Regal Rexnord (NYSE: RRX), a global manufacturer of electrical motors and controls, power generation products and power transmission components. During his eight years as the CEO of Regal Beloit, Mr. Gliebe drove operational excellence from the factory floor up by aligning incentives with performance and accountability. Prior to Mr. Gliebe's role as CEO, he had served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Regal Beloit from 2005 to 2011. Prior to joining Regal Beloit, he worked at General Electric for 22 years holding various positions of increased responsibility. He has prior public and private governance experience. He was formerly on the board of Spring Window Fashions, an over $1 billion portfolio company of AEA Investors, as well as the boards of Joy Global, Inc. and the National Electrical Manufacturing Association. Mr. Gliebe received his BS in Computer Science degree from Bowling Green State University and his MBA from Cleveland State University.

Mary L. Howell serves as Chairman of the board of directors of V2X, an industry-leading facilities management, logistics and network communications services company. Previously, Ms. Howell worked at Textron Inc. from 1980 to 2009, including as an Executive Vice President from 1995 to 2009. She also served on the Textron Management Committee, which was composed of Textron's top five executives responsible for the management of the company, for over 15 years. Ms. Howell served as Lead Director of the Board of Directors of Esterline Corporation, an aerospace and defense company until 2018. She previously served on the Board of FM Global from 1996 to 2011 and served on its Audit and Compensation Committees. In 2008, Ms. Howell received the Charles Ruch Semper Fidelis Award and in 2010 became an Honorary Marine for her long-standing commitment to the U.S. Marine Corps and her leadership in various programs that have supported the Marine Corps mission. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Ms. Howell has been a director of the Company since 2019, and currently serves as the Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Mr. Shannon served as CFO of Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global provider of security products and solutions with annual revenues in excess of $3 billion, following its spinoff from Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR) in 2013 until his retirement in 2022. Prior to his role as CFO at Allegion, Mr. Shannon spent 11 years in various finance roles at Ingersoll Rand. He also previously served as CFO of AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global manufacturer of agricultural equipment, for two years after several years of progressive roles in accounting, controls, and international finance. Prior to AGCO, Mr. Shannon was a Senior Auditor for Arthur Andersen LLC. Mr. Shannon also serves on the boards of MasterBrand, Inc. (NYSE: MBC) and Herc Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HRI). Mr. Shannon is a two-time public company CFO with deep manufacturing experience. He has extensive experience in M&A transactions, capital markets, strategic planning and operational execution. Over the course of his career, he has led finance transformative initiatives resulting in improved digital tools, data analytics, talent development and employee engagement.

Mr. Jackson is the Chief Executive Officer of Cabinetworks Group, the country's largest privately-owned cabinet manufacturer. Prior to joining Cabinetworks Group, Mr. Jackson was the President and Chief Executive Officer of PGT Innovations Inc. (NYSE: PGTI), a manufacturer and supplier of windows, doors and garage doors with annual revenues in excess of $1.5 billion. He was with PGT from 2005 to 2024 and held the roles of CFO, Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer. Prior to PGT, Mr. Jackson held various roles at food and beverage companies, including Hershey (NYSE: HSY) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO). Prior to that, he was an Audit Manager with KPMG LLP. Mr. Jackson currently serves as a director of Smith Douglas Homes Corp. (NYSE: SDHC) and Latham Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWIM).

Dr. Winford joined the Astec Industries, Inc. Board of Directors in July 2023. He currently serves as the President of Prairie Contractors, LLC, a privately-held asphalt producer and highway contractor located in Louisiana. The company specializes in the production and construction of hot-mix asphalt pavements and operates fixed base asphalt plants and aggregate distribution facilities in south central and southwestern Louisiana. Dr. Winford has a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering and Master of Business Administration degree, both from Tulane University. He has a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Materials and Pavements, from Auburn University. Dr. Winford serves on the National Asphalt Pavement Association and National Center for Asphalt Technology boards and is past chairperson of each.

Mr. Waltz, age 62, is the current President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Atkore, Inc. (NYSE: ATKR), positions he has held since 2018. Mr. Waltz served as president of Atkore's core Electrical Raceway/Electrical Products division between 2013 to 2018. From 2009 until joining Atkore in 2013, Mr. Waltz was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Strategic Materials, Inc. Prior to that, he spent over a decade in various divisions of Pentair plc and started his career at General Electric Company and as a Deloitte management consultant. Mr. Waltz is also a director of Quanex Building Products Corporation.The Board of Directors of Astec Industries, Inc.appointed Mr. William E. Waltz as a member of the Board, effective October 29, 2026.

Steve Anderson has served as Senior Vice President of Administration and Investor Relations since 2011 and 2003, respectively. He was Secretary of the Company from January 2007 to December 2020 and May 2023 to March 2024, and Compliance Officer from 2012 to 2020. He has been a Director of Astec Insurance Company since 2007 and served as President from 2012 to 2020. He was Vice President of Astec Financial Services, Inc. from 1999 to 2002. Prior to his employment with the Company, Mr. Anderson spent a combined 14 years in commercial banking with SunTrust and AmSouth banks. Mr. Anderson earned a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking.

Aletheia Silcott is Astec's Chief Human Resources Officer and has led the Company's Human Resource department since February 2023. Prior to that she served as Vice President, Human Resources and Vice President of Finance at Astec Industries. Prior to her employment with the Company, Ms. Silcott was employed with Ernst & Young LLP, where she served as Organizational Effectiveness and Change Management Consultant from 2016 to 2020. Prior to Ernst and Young LLP, Ms. Silcott held a variety of roles with increasing responsibility at AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO) and was the Senior Manager Global Human Resources and Change Management from 2013 to 2015, Chief of Staff to the CEO from 2011 to 2013, and Commercial Controller Europe, Africa and the Middle East from 2010 to 2012 based out of Switzerland. Ms. Silcott earned her Master of Business Administration with a concentration in International Business from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Ithaca College.

On February 26, 2025, the Company announced that Robert G. Putney has been appointed as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Business Development and principal accounting officer of the Company, effective February 21, 2025. Mr. Putney, age 36, has served as the Company's Vice President, Business Development since September 2024 and previously served as the Company's Senior Director, Assistant Corporate Controller from November 2022 to August 2024 and Director, Assistant Corporate Controller from September 2020 to October 2022. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Putney held a variety of roles with increasing responsibility at The Hertz Corporation, a publicly traded worldwide vehicle rental company, from 2015 to 2020, including most recently Corporate Accounting and Global Consolidations Manager. Prior to joining The Hertz Corporation, Mr. Putney held positions in various capacities at Unum Group, a publicly traded international provider of workplace benefits and services.