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Gibraltar Industries Appoints Joseph A. Lovechio as Chief Financial Officer

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Gibraltar Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the residential, renewable energy, agtech and infrastructure markets, has announced the appointment of Joseph A. Lovechio as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 19, 2024. Mr. Lovechio, who was previously Chief Financial Officer, North America Region for Whirlpool Corporation, a kitchen and laundry appliance company with reported 2023 revenue of approximately $19 billion, will succeed Timothy F. Murphy who recently announced his plans to retire. Mr. Murphy will continue with Gibraltar through early 2025 and will oversee the onboarding and transition process for Mr. Lovechio while continuing to lead ongoing strategic initiatives.

“We are excited to welcome Joe, who brings extensive operating experience and expertise across finance, strategy, M&A, operations, and investor communications, to our leadership team,” stated Bill Bosway, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “His financial acumen along with his experience in business leadership, change management and team building will be essential as we continue to transform Gibraltar and create value for all our stakeholders.”

“The Board and our entire organization join me in thanking Tim for his incredible contribution to Gibraltar’s growth and transformation over the past 20 years. His leadership and judgment have been critical to our success, and we are grateful to Tim for his commitment to overseeing and leading the transition to Joe. We wish Tim continued success as he moves into retirement next year and begins his next chapter.”

Mr. Lovechio, 50, joins Gibraltar following 20 years with Whirlpool, where he advanced through positions of increasing responsibility, most recently serving, since 2018, as CFO, North America Region, which is Whirlpool’s largest region. During his career at Whirlpool, he also served as Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, CFO EMEA Region, and Senior Finance Director of Investor Relations. Prior to Whirlpool, Mr. Lovechio held finance positions at public companies including CTS Corporation, Federal Mogul (since acquired by Apollo Global Management) and Ford Motor Company. He earned a BBA in Finance from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA, Finance and Accounting, from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

About Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the residential, renewable energy, agtech, and infrastructure markets. Gibraltar’s mission, to make life better for people and the planet, is fueled by advancing the disciplines of engineering, science, and technology. Gibraltar is innovating to reshape critical markets in comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing throughout North America. For more please visit www.gibraltar1.com.

Contact:

Jody Burfening/Carolyn Capaccio – LHA Investor Relations – rock@lhai.com – (212) 838-3777

Source: Gibraltar Industries, Inc.