ELKHART, Ind., March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyline Corporation
announced today that Jeff Newport
has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Newport
previously served as Senior Vice President of Operations since
joining Skyline in February 2016.
Mr. Newport will continue to report to the President and Chief
Executive Officer and will serve as a member of the executive
leadership team. He will be responsible for leading Skyline's
overall operations including the areas of manufacturing,
procurement, quality, human resources and engineering.
"Jeff has already made a significant impact on our operations
and his promotion to Chief Operating Officer is well-earned," said
Richard W. Florea, Skyline's
President and Chief Executive Officer. "I have worked closely with
Jeff over the past 12 months and I look forward to continue working
together as we strive to continuously improve our operating
efficiency and overall profitability."
ABOUT SKYLINE CORPORATION: Skyline has ten divisions
throughout the country and is known for their 15-month no-nonsense
warranty – a warranty that gives customers the assurance that comes
from working with a company that has more than 65 years of building
experience. The company's philosophy simply states: "Skyline is
committed to producing the best products at the best prices." Visit
the newly redesigned Skyline Homes' website at
www.skylinehomes.com for additional information. Skyline is
publicly owned and its shares are traded on the NYSE MKT under the
symbol SKY.
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SOURCE Skyline Corporation