Winnebago Industries Inc. announced that the board of directors on November 3 elected Randy J. Potts to the position of senior vice president for strategic planning. In conjunction with the election of Potts, Daryl W. Krieger was appointed to the position of director of manufacturing.
As senior VP for strategic planning, Potts, 50, will be responsible for new business development for Winnebago Industries. A 26-year veteran of Winnebago Industries, Potts most recently served as VP for manufacturing. Previously, he served as director of manufacturing, general manager of manufacturing services, as well as various other engineering and supervisory positions for the company. Potts is a graduate of Hawkeye Institute of Technology in Waterloo, Iowa.
“Randy’s background in manufacturing and engineering provides him with a great foundation for assisting us with the development of future opportunities outside the RV industry,” said Winnebago Industries chairman, CEO and president Bob Olson. “While serving as vice president of manufacturing, Randy and his staff have made visible improvements in the manufacturing environment, adjusting to challenging market conditions, further contributing to Winnebago Industries’ leadership role in the motor home industry. It is our objective to not only be the leader in the motor home industry, but also to explore diversification opportunities that will utilize our core competencies.”
In his role as director of manufacturing, Krieger, 46, will oversee all production, inventory control, maintenance services, warehousing, manufacturing engineering and tooling areas of the company. Krieger has 25 years of service with Winnebago Industries and most recently served as general manager, fabrication. Previously, he served as plant manager of the sawmill/cabinet shop, assembly manager for the Rialta and EuroVan Camper production, as well as several other positions throughout the company, including a variety of other engineering and supervisory positions. Krieger earned an associate of arts degree from Waldorf College, Forest City, Iowa; a bachelor of arts degree from Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, Iowa; and a master of science degree in manufacturing management from Kettering University, Flint, Mich.
About Winnebago Industries
Winnebago Industries Inc. is the leading U.S. manufacturer of motor homes which are self-contained recreation vehicles used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The company builds quality motor homes under the Winnebago, Itasca and ERA brand names with state-of-the-art computer-aided design and manufacturing systems on automotive-styled assembly lines.
