SPRINGFIELD, IL – Tom Lange Company announces the retirement of Hugh Seelbach, Secretary/Treasurer, after 36 years of dedicated service, and that Josh McKey will succeed him.
Hugh Seelbach to Retire After 36 Years of Service
Hugh Seelbach will retire from the Company after 36 years of service, effective August 31, 2017. Hugh began his career in 1981 as the Staff Accountant and is currently the Secretary/Treasurer. He has served on the Tom Lange Company Board of Directors for six years, and will continue serving on the Board. “It has been an honor and privilege working with such a great company that employs so many wonderful people.”
“Hugh has accomplished much in his distinguished career,” said Greg Reinauer, President of Tom Lange Company. “The entire Tom Lange Family thanks Hugh for his many contributions and wishes him and his family all the best in retirement.”
Phil Gumpert, Chairman/CEO of Tom Lange Company said, “Hugh has been an invaluable fellow member of our executive team, board member and friend for over 36 years. We wish him and his family good health and a happy retirement for many years to come.”
Hugh and his wife, Pat, are the proud parents of three children and three grandchildren.
Josh McKey Names Tom Lange Company CFO
With Seelbach’s departure, Josh McKey has been named Chief Financial Officer. McKey began working at Tom Lange Company on January of 2017. Before joining the Company, McKey was with Chemline. “I am excited to be a part of the Tom Lange Family of Companies and to work with the fantastic people that make this organization great. The company has a tremendous track record of success and we are well positioned and ready for the next phase of growth. I am confident that my experience will bring value in achieving our goals and realizing our strategic vision.”
About Tom Lange Company
With deep roots and over 57 years of history in the produce industry, Tom Lange Company is poised for continued growth as we simplify fresh around the globe. We complete the entire production, distribution, and logistics circle when it comes to produce. As one of the longest standing employee-owned companies in the industry, we’ve nurtured solid relationships all over the world with growers and shippers, as well as our customers – many of whom have been with us since we were just sprouts ourselves.
For more information, visit www.tomlange.com.
Source: Tom Lange Company
