Tom Faludy, Lippert’s vice president of global growth and strategic development, will retire effective immediately.
Faludy spent 10 years with the supplier, serving as a special advisor for many of Lippert’s emerging markets, including the RV and marine aftermarkets.
Jason Lippert, Lippert’s president and CEO, said: “Many of our leaders here at Lippert have been directly or indirectly influenced by Tom’s work around product innovation, aftermarket, Europe and other international business, as well as a multitude of other areas over his almost 10-year tenure with the company. While at Lippert, Tom demonstrated our core values and leader qualities in everything he has done here.”
Before joining Lippert, Faludy brought nearly 50 years of experience in sales, marketing and strategic business growth. He began his career as vice president and creative director for a full-service advertising agency then owned by one of the leading RV manufacturers.
Faludy then worked as a manager and director at Carefree of Colorado and Camping World before returning to Carefree as its president. He was promoted to a corporate officer role at Carefree’s parent company, The Scott Fetzer Co., where he was an executive vice president and oversaw 11 operating divisions.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the Lippert leadership team and participating in their extraordinary growth for nearly a decade of my career,” Faludy said. “While I will certainly miss working with extraordinary colleagues and friends at Lippert, I am looking forward to more family time, continuing in my roles with Jayco Australia, the Ryan Family Office, mentoring and helping North American business leaders craft winning strategies.”
Jason Lippert said he wanted to sincerely thank Faludy for his passion and mentorship during his Lippert tenure.
“You will truly be missed,” he said.
