Lippert has announced that Jim Menefee has been promoted to group president over Lippert’s European operations. Previously, Menefee held the position of vice president of operations over Europe. In this new role, he will oversee all operational decisions for Lippert’s European RV, marine, and railway divisions in Italy, Ireland, and the Netherlands as well as divisions in the United Kingdom, India, and Africa.
These divisions service customers in Europe and across the globe including North America, Australia, China, and the Middle East. To date, Lippert has more than 1,400 team members at these divisions and currently produces sales of approximately $230 million over a rolling twelve months.
Menefee joined Lippert in 2016 as the regional operations manager, where he utilized his 25 years of operational experience running global manufacturing businesses to improve Lippert’s operational performance. He has spent the last several years in Europe for Lippert developing new business with Lippert’s Caravan divisions, and he also opened up new railway operations in Italy and India, expanding upon the company’s rolling stock window and rail interior businesses. Menefee has also been instrumental in Lippert’s M&A strategy in Europe, leading the company in seven strategic acquisitions in Europe over the last three years, and he will continue to lead M&A in Europe going forward.
“Europe is becoming an increasingly important part of Lippert’s overall growth strategy, and we are excited that Jim is guiding the company into these new markets,” said Jason Lippert, CEO and president of Lippert. “As we embark on the next chapter of growth for Lippert, Europe, and all regions outside of North America for that matter, will be a key part of our diversification strategy. Jim’s prior international business and manufacturing experience are great assets for Lippert.”