Douglas Dynamics, Inc. announced that Robert McCormick (Bob) has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from the company and the Board of Directors in July 2024, after 20 years of service. Upon his retirement, Mr. McCormick will remain as a consultant to the Company to assist with the leadership transition through the end of 2024. Current Chairman of the Board of Directors, James L. Janik (Jim), is returning as Executive Chairman.

Upon Mr. McCormick?s retirement, Mr. Janik will become Interim President. James L. Janik previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Dynamics from 2000 to 2018. He has been a Director of the Company since 2000 and became Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2014.

Mr. Janik joined the Company in 1992 as Director of Sales of Western Products. He also served as General Manager of Western Products division from 1994 to 2000, and Vice President of Marketing and Sales from 1998 to 2000. Prior to joining Douglas Dynamics, Mr. Janik was the Vice President of Marketing and Sales of Sunlite Plastics Inc. and spent eleven years at John Deere Company in a number of key marketing, sales and production management positions.