Rod Rushing, president and CEO of Rev Group, stepped down from his roles Friday. The RV manufacturer appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mark Skonieczny interim CEO, effective Jan. 27.
Rev Group did not announce a reason for Rushing’s departure. Rushing did not comment in a news release from the manufacturer about the leadership change.
“On behalf of the board of directors, I want to thank Rod for his dedication and contributions to Rev Group over the past three years,” said Paul Bamatter, Rev Group board chairman. “During his tenure, Rod has played an important role in positioning Rev Group for long-term success, while leading the company through a challenging period that included COVID-19, rapidly rising inflation, and supply chain disruptions. We wish him all the best.”
Rushing was hired in March 2020, replacing Timothy Sullivan. He had been the president of Johnson Controls’ North American building solutions and worked at the company for 30 years.
Less than a week after joining Rev Group, Rushing suspended RV manufacturing because of the pandemic.
The manufacturer last reported financial information in December 2022, posting fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year profits.
Rev Group said Skonieczny will join the board of directors immediately and remain CFO. He will serve as interim CEO until the role is permanently filled.
“Mark has been a valuable member of the Rev leadership team since joining the company in June 2020,” Bamatter said. “The board is confident that his extensive experience, existing deep knowledge of the Rev business, and operational experience will further enable Rev to accelerate its transformation.”
Before joining Rev Group, Skonieczny was vice president and corporate controller of Adient PLC and spent 17 years at Johnson Controls.
“I appreciate the opportunity to serve as interim CEO and I am committed to working closely with the board and our strong management team to drive improved operational performance and financial results,” Skonieczny said. “We have many opportunities ahead and I look forward to engaging with the company’s customers, employees, shareholders and other stakeholders throughout the coming weeks.”
