Werner Co. announced November 21 that James J. Loughlin Jr. has been named interim chief executive officer and Edward Gericke has been named president.
Loughlin has been closely involved with the ladder manufacturing company's restructuring efforts. His firm, Loughlin Meghji + Company, is advising Werner on its operational and financial restructuring. Gericke serves as senior vice president of sales and marketing for Werner Company and will retain his current duties. Steven Richman, who has served as Werner's president and CEO, will leave the company to pursue another professional opportunity following the transition to the new team.
