Oak Brook, Ill. — Federal Signal Corporation, a leader in environmental and safety solutions, has appointed Mark D. Weber as the company’s chief operating officer, effective January 15, 2018. Weber, former president and CEO of Supreme Industries, Inc., has more than 30 years of experience leading industrial manufacturing teams and organizations — including 17 previous years at Federal Signal.
“Mark is a seasoned and trusted leader who consistently delivers results. He is uniquely qualified to drive strategic priorities and accountability within Federal Signal, and possesses a laser-focus on operational excellence,” says Jennifer L. Sherman, president and CEO. “I am confident in his ability to align our growth aspirations with industry-leading operational practices to drive and extend the company’s market leadership.”
Weber rejoins Federal Signal after 4 years at Supreme, where he led the successful operational and strategic turnaround of the business. Earlier this year, Supreme was sold to Wabash National Corporation for $21.00 per share, a significant improvement from $4.27 per share when Weber took over as CEO. Prior to joining Supreme, Weber worked for 17 years as an executive at Federal Signal, including a decade as president of the Environmental Solutions Group.
Founded in 1901, Federal Signal Corporation is a leading global designer, manufacturer and supplier of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information, visit www.federalsignal.com.
SOURCE: Federal Signal Corporation