Gold Medal Products Co. Appoints Greg Miller to Role of President

Gold Medal Products Co. announces it has appointed Greg Miller to assume the role as company president, effective May 18, 2015. After serving 24 years as the current president, Dan Kroeger will retire from the position. However, as the company transitions, Kroeger will continue in his leadership with Gold Medal as CEO and chairman through 2016. Miller comes to Gold Medal after serving as president of SVP Worldwide, of the sewing machine industry and parent company of the Singer sewing brand. His prior experience also includes progressively advancing roles of increasing responsibility with the Whirlpool Corporation. His last position held with Whirlpool was vice president/general manager of the North American Refrigeration Business Unit. With an extensive background in manufacturing, sales, marketing, product development and general management, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the future of Gold Medal. Miller respectfully pays tribute to Gold Medal’s success saying, “Dan’s leadership and the strength of the entire team have positioned Gold Medal as the global leader in this industry. It is an honor to join the team where we will not only build for the future but also continue the strong 84-year heritage established by the founders, the Evans’ family.” Kroeger relates, “I am confident that Greg is the right person to lead the next chapter in Gold Medal’s success story. We welcome the fresh vision and enthusiasm that he brings. It’s an exciting time with lots of opportunities on the horizon and Greg is poised to maximize the company’s potential.” This will mark the fourth president in the company’s 84-year history.