The Eastern Company announced that Mark Hernandez, Eastern's President and Chief Executive Officer, has moved forward with the restructuring of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) position. Mr. Hernandez has eliminated the position of COO and will assume the duties which were previously the responsibility of James Woidke, COO. Mr. Woidke's last day with the Eastern Company will be on March 31, 2023.

Mr. Hernandez's assumption of the Chief Operating Officer duties will be effective as of the close of business March 31, 2023.