Sheboygan Paint Company announced succession of the chairman of the board from Charlie Malingowski to Jay Brownrigg as the final step in a multi-year transition of management and ownership from fourth to fifth generation.
Brownrigg has held numerous positions at Sheboygan Paint Company across product development, purchasing and operations. He currently serves as director enterprise resource planning and digital innovation and recently earned a master of business administration degree from Pepperdine Business School. Brownrigg will represent the family ownership group, comprised of himself and four siblings.
“It was important to both fourth and fifth generation owners to get the timing right and ensure a coordinated transfer of management and oversight of the company,” said Brownrigg. “We believe we are at an appropriate phase to transition the chairman role. I want to thank Charlie for his many years of service working in key leadership roles at the family enterprise, as well as providing an excellent example to follow as chairman of the Board.”
President & CEO Paul Krueger said, “Jay provides alignment across family, board and management, creating a very workable structure in terms of quick and efficient decision-making. This has been key to the record financial performance achieved in 2023 as well as record levels of capital re-investment into our operations to better serve our customers and sustain our growth in future years.”
Brownrigg added, “I have seen first-hand the dedication and commitment of previous generations. Having worked as an employee in the business and later as a board member, I have a deep appreciation for what it takes to keep our business thriving.”
Sheboygan Paint Company formulates and supplies custom industrial finishing solutions, producing innovative water- and solvent-based coatings that protect and enhance the appearance of metal, wood and plastic substrates. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Sheboygan, WI, the company serves customers throughout North America from its manufacturing facilities and onsite labs in Sheboygan and Cedartown, Georgia.
