PRESS RELEASES
BLOOMINGTON, MN — Ritchie Engineering Company, Inc. announced the promotion of Executive Vice President Kristen Ritchie to the position of President, succeeding her late husband Thomas Ritchie, who passed away March 2.
Kristen Ritchie has been with the company for over 20 years and has been an integral part in developing strategy and improving brand awareness that helped guide Ritchie Engineering through a fantastic growth period. Her experience as the executive vice president of the organization has prepared her for the next step in leading Ritchie Engineering, and she will continue navigating the business with a vision of innovation and growth.
“We look forward to preserving the legacy of Ritchie Engineering Company as a family-owned, Minnesota-based company producing HVACR industry leading products for years to come,” the company said.
Lasting legacy
Former President & CEO Thomas Ritchie began his career with Ritchie Engineering on March 1, 1969. He worked diligently to understand the key ingredients for continued growth of the business his family started in 1949. Over the last 56 years, he leveraged that knowledge to expand and innovate product lines while he developed an organization for consistent success.
During that time, Tom played a pivotal role in the HVAC/R industry, becoming a well- respected leader in the tools and test segment. He was the second generation of the Ritchie family to lead the company, and his impact on the market and on many lives will be felt for years to come.
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