THOR Industries announced the retirement of Jim Ziemer from its board of directors effective Oct. 1. Ziemer will continue to act as an observer to the board through the end of calendar year 2022 following his retirement. Ziemer’s retirement is consistent with THOR’s board of directors refreshment plans, and, as the company added two new directors last year ahead of this planned retirement, no additional new directors are planned at this time.
Ziemer spent the bulk of his professional career to Harley-Davidson. He started with that company as a freight elevator operator in 1969 while in college and joined the company’s accounting department upon graduation from college. He became Harley-Davidson’s chief financial officer in 1990 and served as Harley-Davidson’s CEO from 2005 through 2009. Ziemer joined THOR’s board of directors in 2010, where he served as chairman of the company’s audit committee from December 2011 to March 2022 and served on the company’s environmental, social, governance and nominating committees.
“THOR Industries has been very fortunate to have Jim serve on our board for the last 12 years,” said Board Chairman Andy Graves. “All of us who have worked with Jim on THOR’s board of directors have benefited from his leadership and his commitment to the company. His extensive knowledge of the adjacent powersports industry, manufacturing practices and financial expertise helped guide the incredible performance THOR has enjoyed over the last decade. We extend our gratitude and best wishes to Jim upon his retirement.”
Added Bob Martin, THOR’s CEO: “For 12 years, Jim has played an instrumental role on our board of directors and has helped guide our company through periods of growth unparalleled in the industry. Jim’s leadership and collaboration on the board will be greatly missed and we are deeply grateful for the significant contributions he has made.”