Graco Inc. Appoints Richard B. Lewis to the Board of Directors
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) announced today that Richard B. Lewis has been appointed as a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective December 3, 2026.
Mr. Lewis is President and Chief Executive Officer of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), a leading worldwide provider of innovative filtration products and solutions, a role he has held since March 2026. He also serves on its board of directors. Previously, he was Donaldson’s Chief Operating Officer and held a broad range of senior leadership roles across the organization, including overseeing global operations and serving as President of its Mobile Solutions and Life Sciences businesses. Mr. Lewis holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Louisville and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
“Rich’s operational and commercial experience and his successful track record in senior leadership positions at a public manufacturing company make him an excellent fit for the Graco Board. He has played an integral role in developing and executing successful strategies in a global organization,” said J. Kevin Gilligan, Graco’s Chairman of the Board. “On behalf of our Board and Directors, I am pleased to welcome Rich to Graco.”
