Thor Industries, Inc. announced that Wilson Jones, a member of its Board of Directors, is retiring effective December 15, following nine years of service.
Jones spent much of his professional career working for Oshkosh Corporation, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies. He joined Oshkosh in 2005 and held senior leadership positions in the Fire and Emergency and Access Equipment segments before being named president and chief executive officer in January 2016. Jones retired as CEO and board member of Oshkosh Corporation in April 2021.
Jones joined Thor Industries Board of Directors in 2014. Most recently, he served as Chairman of the company’s Compensation & Development Committee and member of its Environmental, Social, Governance & Nomination Committee.
“Thor Industries has been very fortunate to have Wilson serve on our board for the last nine years,” commented Board Chairman Andy Graves. “All of us who have worked with Wilson on Thor’s Board of Directors have benefited from his leadership and his commitment to the company. His extensive knowledge of the specialty vehicles industry, people-first approach, and financial and strategic management expertise helped guide Thor’s incredible performance. We extend our gratitude and best wishes to Wilson upon his retirement.”
Thor’s chief executive officer, Bob Martin, said, “Wilson has played an influential role on our Board of Directors for nine years, helping guide our Company through periods of growth unparalleled in the industry. Wilson’s leadership and collaboration on the board will be greatly missed and we are deeply grateful for the significant contributions he has made.”
Thor’s Board of Directors has engaged a search firm to retain Jones’ replacement and expects to conclude the process during the first calendar quarter of 2024.
