Rick Boutilier Transitions to Role on Board of Managers After More than 21 Years of Leadership
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Intermatic LLC today announced its Board of Managers has appointed Jim Gross as new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Gross brings a diverse background of manufacturing and electrical industry experience and succeeds Rick Boutilier, who will retire from his role as President and CEO after more than 21 years of leadership at Intermatic. Boutilier will remain on the Intermatic Board of Managers as part of this transition.
Prior to joining Intermatic, Gross served as the CEO of BCD, a provider of IP video data infrastructure solutions, as well as the CEO of Trachte, a company specializing in the design and manufacture of storage solutions for electrical infrastructure. Gross also served as the Vice President of Global Product Management at Johnson Controls, where he oversaw product development and marketing initiatives across an expansive network of verticals and product categories, including Smart Buildings, Energy Controls, HVAC/R, and Access Controls.
Before his time at Johnson Controls, Gross spent more than two decades in leadership positions at Brady Corporation, an international manufacturer of safety, identification, and compliance solutions. At Brady, Gross served in a variety of sales and operations leadership roles, as well as Vice President of Global Marketing and Vice President and General Manager of Brady North America.
“We’re eager to have Jim join the Intermatic team and are confident his rich industry background and product development expertise will propel this storied company forward for years to come,” says Constantine Elefter, Intermatic Chairman of the Board. “Along with this, we are deeply grateful to Rick Boutilier for his stewardship of Intermatic over the past two decades, building it into the industry-leading brand it is today.”
Boutilier joined Intermatic in 2004 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer before being appointed CEO in 2008. During his tenure, he led countless initiatives to strengthen Intermatic’s manufacturing capabilities and expand the company’s product portfolio despite formidable global economic conditions, including the 2008 financial crisis and COVID-19 pandemic. He was instrumental in building Intermatic’s North American manufacturing hub in Juarez, Mexico, and has helped grow Intermatic into one of the most respected brands in the electrical products industry.
“Rick’s steady leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to quality has been fundamental to Intermatic’s success through all sorts of obstacles,” adds incoming CEO Jim Gross. “As we take Intermatic into this exciting new chapter, we’re fortunate to have Rick’s years of expertise with us through his role on the board.”
Gross will lead Intermatic from its headquarters in Libertyville, IL. For more information, please visit Intermatic.com.
À propos d’Intermatic LLC
Avec une histoire riche de plus de 130 ans, Intermatic est devenue une entreprise mondiale de solutions de gestion de l'énergie qui conçoit et fabrique des commandes électriques et mécaniques pour l'éclairage général, l'éclairage extérieur, l'irrigation, le chauffage de l'eau, le CVC, ainsi que pour les applications de piscine et de spa. Intermatic et ses valeurs garantissent des produits de qualité, une expertise technique et un service à l’écoute. L’entreprise fournit des solutions aux entrepôts, aux municipalités, aux usines de fabrication, aux sites agricoles, aux installations commerciales et résidentielles, ainsi qu’au marché de la construction. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur www.Intermatic.com.
À propos de MPE Partners
MPE Partners (« MPE ») se veut le partenaire privilégié des entreprises familiales et entrepreneuriales. Basée à Cleveland (OH) et à Boston (MA), MPE investit dans des entreprises rentables du marché intermédiaire inférieur dont l'EBITDA se situe entre 8 et 40 millions de dollars. MPE a deux domaines d'investissement cibles principaux : l'industrie manufacturière de grande valeur et les services commerciaux et industriels. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur www.mpepartners.com.