Gentex Corporation Announces Officer Promotion
August 22 2017 - 9:30AM
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX), the Zeeland, Michigan-based
manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, automotive
electronics, dimmable aircraft windows, and fire protection
products, today announced the promotion of Steve Downing to
President, Chief Operating Officer, Interim Chief Financial
Officer, and Treasurer. Mr. Downing will continue to report to Fred
Bauer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Gentex is appreciative of Mr. Bauer's wealth of
experience as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. At the same
time, Gentex is pleased to have Mr. Downing increase his already
significant portfolio of day-to-day responsibilities. Mr. Downing
was previously the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, and Treasurer.
The Gentex foundations of devotion to quality and
innovation, ownership mentality, and unpretentious management have
created a cohesive and cooperative leadership team, with depth and
breadth of talent. Steve Downing is an example of that, beginning
as a financial analyst but then taking on ever increasing
responsibilities in various disciplines including customer
interface, sales, and product development, among others. He is a
respected leader with 15 years of demonstrated ability to deliver
results using core Gentex principles. This promotion will provide
Mr. Downing the opportunity to even more fully contribute to the
future growth and success of the Company.
Mr. Downing stated, "I would like to thank the whole team here
at Gentex who has built an outstanding company. I humbly look
forward to continuing our team's work on strategic prioritization
and building on the Company's history of operational
excellence."
About the Company:Founded in 1974, Gentex
Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) is a supplier of automatic-dimming
rearview mirrors and electronics to the automotive industry,
dimmable aircraft windows for aviation markets, and fire protection
products to the fire protection market. Visit the Company's website
at www.gentex.com.
Contact Information:
Gentex Investor & Media Contact
Josh O'Berski
(616) 772-1590, ext. 5814
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