Joseph A. Ruzynski |
Joseph A. Ruzynski currently works at Franklin Electric Co., Inc., as Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2024. Mr. Ruzynski also formerly worked at Ernst & Young LLP, as Manager, Pentair plc, as VP-Engineered Projects Strategic Business Group from 2016 to 2017, and nVent Electric Plc, as President-Enclosures from 2017 to 2024. Mr. Ruzynski received his undergraduate degree from St. John's University and Masters Business Admin degree from the University of Minnesota. |
Russell D. Fleeger |
Russell D. Fleeger currently works at Franklin Electric Co., Inc., as Chief Financial Officer from 2025. Mr. Fleeger also formerly worked at SureStep LLC, as Chief Financial & Operating Officer. Mr. Fleeger received his undergraduate degree from Valparaiso University and Masters Business Admin degree from Kelley School of Business. |
Gregg C. Sengstack |
Gregg C. Sengstack currently works at The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority, as Vice Chairman, Franklin Electric Co., Inc., as Director from 2025, Woodward, Inc., as Independent Director from 2011, Canterbury School, Inc., as Director, Franklin Electric Germany Holding GmbH, as Managing Director, and Allegion Plc, as Independent Director from 2024. Mr. Sengstack also formerly worked at Indiana CPA Society, Inc., as Director, J.L. Max, Inc., as Director, Franklin Fueling Systems LLC, as President & Senior Vice President from 2005 to 2011, and International Water Group Ltd., as President & Senior Vice President from 2005 to 2011. Mr. Sengstack received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University and Masters Business Admin degree from The University of Chicago. |
Jeffery L. Taylor |
Jeffery L. Taylor currently works at Supreme Indiana Operations, Inc., as Director & Vice President and Franklin Electric Co., Inc., as Chief Financial Officer & Vice President from 2021. Mr. Taylor also formerly worked at Transcraft Corp., as Treasurer & Director, Supreme Industries, Inc., as Vice President, Wabash National Corp., as Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President from 2014 to 2020, Eastman Chemical Co., as Global Business Controller-Coatings & Adhesives from 1997 to 2006, KP Pharmaceuticals LLC, as Vice President-Finance from 2006 to 2011, and Blue Bird Corp., as Chief Financial Officer from 2020 to 2021. Mr. Taylor received his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and Masters Business Admin degree from The University of Texas at Austin. |
Jennifer L. Sherman |
Jennifer L. Sherman currently works at Federal Signal Corp., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2016, Franklin Electric Co., Inc., as Chairman from 2025, The Community House, as Chairman-Executive Board, Federal Signal UK Holdings Ltd., as Director, 98.7WFMT, as Trustee, American Bar Association, as Member, Window To The World Communications, Inc., as Trustee, and Truck Bodies & Equipment International, Inc., as President. Ms. Sherman also formerly worked at Center for Disability & Elder Law, as Director. Ms. Sherman received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and graduate degree from The University of Michigan Law School. |
Jay Jerrard Walsh |
Jay Jerrard Walsh has held multiple positions since 2017, including Director at Cookson & Zinn (PTL) Ltd., Managing Director at Franklin Fueling Systems GmbH, President & Director at Franklin Fueling Systems Ltd., and President-Franklin Fueling Systems & VP at Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Current jobs include Director at Cookson & Zinn (PTL) Ltd., Managing Director at Franklin Fueling Systems GmbH, President & Director at Franklin Fueling Systems Ltd., and President-Franklin Fueling Systems & VP at Franklin Electric Co., Inc. |
DeLancey W. Davis |
DeLancey W. Davis currently works at Hydraulic Institute, Inc., as Director from 2022, Franklin Electric Co., Inc., as President-Headwater Companies & Vice President from 2017, and Headwater Cos. LLC, as President. Mr. Davis also formerly worked at Holland & Knight LLP, as Attorney and Flexcon Industries, Inc., as Vice President-Sales & Marketing from 1999 to 2005. |
Thomas R. VerHage |
Thomas R. VerHage currently works at Franklin Electric Co., Inc., as Independent Director from 2024. Mr. VerHage also formerly worked at Hutchinson Technology, Inc., as Independent Director from 2012 to 2016, Donaldson Co., Inc., as Chief Financial Officer & Vice President from 2004 to 2011, Deloitte & Touche LLP, as Partner from 2002 to 2004, and Arthur Andersen LLP, as Partner from 1987 to 2002. Mr. VerHage received his undergraduate degree and Masters Business Admin degree from the University of Wisconsin. |
Alok Maskara |
Mr. Alok Maskara is a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Lennox International, Inc., an Independent Director at Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and a Chief Executive Officer at Hoffman Enclosures, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Lennox International, Inc., Franklin Electric Co., Inc., Luxfer Group 2000 Ltd., Luxfer Group Ltd., Luxfer Overseas Holdings Ltd. and Magnesium Elektron Ltd. Mr. Maskara was previously employed as a Chief Executive Officer & Director by Luxfer Holdings Plc, a President-Technical Solutions by Pentair plc, a President-Water Purification Global Business Unit by Pentair, Inc., a GM-Residential & Commercial Water Business by General Electric Co., a Vice President by NanoPore, Inc., and a President by nVent Thermal LLC. He received his undergraduate degree from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, a graduate degree from The University of New Mexico and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management. |
Renee J. Peterson |
Ms. Renee J. Peterson is an Independent Non-Executive Director at James Hardie Industries Plc, an Independent Director at Franklin Electric Co., Inc., a Member at Minnesota Women's Economic Roundtable, Inc. and a Member at Women Corporate Directors. She is on the Board of Directors at James Hardie Industries Plc, Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and The Toro Foundation. Ms. Peterson was previously employed as a Vice President by The Toro Co., a Vice President-Finance & Planning by Eaton Corp., a Vice President, CFO-Aerospace & Defense Segment by Honeywell International, Inc., and a Secretary, Treasurer & Director by Greater Twin Cities United Way. She received her undergraduate degree from St. Cloud State University, an undergraduate degree from The Herberger Business School and an MBA from the University of Minnesota. |
Chrishan Anton S. Villavarayan |
Mr. Chrishan Anton S. Villavarayan is a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Axalta Coating Systems LLC and an Independent Director at Franklin Electric Co., Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., Axalta Coating Systems LLC, Franklin Electric Co., Inc., Focus: HOPE and Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association. Mr. Villavarayan was previously employed as a Non-Executive Director by Automotive Axles Ltd., a Non-Independent & Non-Executive Director by Automotive Axles Ltd., a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director by Meritor, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer by Axalta Coating Systems Australia Pty Ltd., and a Managing Director by Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems (India) Ltd. He received his undergraduate degree from McMaster University. |
Victor D. Grizzle |
Mr. Victor D. Grizzle is an Independent Director at Franklin Electric Co., Inc., a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and a President & Chief Executive Officer at Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Master Trust. He is on the Board of Directors at Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Mr. Grizzle was previously employed as a Chief Executive Officer & Executive Vice President by Armstrong Building Products, a Group President-Global Structures & Coatings by Valmont Industries, Inc., and a President-Commercial Power Division by EaglePicher Corp. He received his undergraduate degree from California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo). |
David M. Wathen |
David M. Wathen currently works at Franklin Electric Co., Inc., as Independent Director and Norris Cylinder Co., as Director. Mr. Wathen also formerly worked at TriMas Corp., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2012 to 2016, Balfour Beatty, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2003 to 2006, Eaton Corp., as Group Executive Officer in 2000, TriMas Co. LLC, as President & Manager, and Questor Management Co. LLC, as Operating Partner in 2002. Mr. Wathen received his undergraduate degree in 1977 from Purdue University and Masters Business Admin degree in 1981 from St. Francis College. |