Winnebago Industries Appoints Robert Chiusano As Chair Of Board

(RTTNews) - Winnebago Industries Inc. (WGO) said that Robert M. Chiusano was elected chair of the Company's board of directors effective June 15, 2016.

Chiusano will continue to serve as the chair of the Human Resources Committee until at least December of 2016. Chiusano has been a member of the board of directors since October of 2008. He assisted in the assembly of the Company's strong management team, including the appointment of Michael Happe as president and chief executive officer in January 2016. Prior to joining Winnebago Industries board, Mr. Chiusano was the chief operating officer, Commercial Systems, for Rockwell Collins, Inc., a provider of communication and aviation electronic solutions for commercial and military applications.

At the June 15, 2016, board of directors meeting Larry Erickson stepped down as chair of the board of directors and informed the board of his intention to retire from the board at the conclusion of his current term in December of 2016. Mr. Erickson has served as chair since August 2015, lead independent director from December 2011 to August 2015, and as a director since January 2005. Jerry N. Currie, who has served on the Board of Directors since 1996, also announced his retirement at the end of his current term in December of 2016.

The change in chair is part of a transition plan, with Mr. Erickson indicating he will assist Mr. Chiusano during his remaining months on the board.