Lennox announced that Executive Vice President Joe Reitmeier has elected to retire effective February 29, 2024, after 18 remarkable years with the company. Michael Quenzer, Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis and Investor Relations will succeed Mr. Reitmeier as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2024. Mr. Reitmeier's continued availability through February 2024 will ensure a smooth leadership transition.

Mr. Reitmeier held various leadership roles at Lennox, including Commercial Segment CFO, before becoming the Chief Financial Officer in 2012. Since taking over as CFO, he has been instrumental in driving profitable growth. His unwavering commitment and skilled financial stewardship were critical to the 7X growth of the company's earnings per share and 12X growth in market capitalization during his tenure.

Mr. Quenzer is an operationally-focused finance leader with a proven record of success at Lennox. He joined Lennox in 2004 as a Treasury Analyst and has since held positions of increasing responsibility, including Commercial Segment CFO and most recently Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis and Investor Relations. In each of these roles, he has delivered financial excellence, fostered talent, and contributed to the company's profitable growth.