East Penn restructures executive leadership team

June 19, 2025
Pete Stanislawczyk promoted to CEO, Christy Weeber to president as Chris Pruitt retires as executive chairman.

East Penn Manufacturing Co. has announced the structuring of its executive leadership team to feature its chief executive officer and president as distinct roles. Effective September 29, 2025, Pete Stanislawczyk will be promoted to CEO and Christy Weeber to president. Chris Pruitt will retire as president and CEO and will serve as the executive chairman of East Penn's Board.

Pete Stanislawczyk will be promoted to CEO. Stanislawczyk will be promoted from his current role as the executive vice president and chief commercial officer. He will oversee the company's Operations and Commercial areas of the business, which include Manufacturing and Distribution, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing as well as serve on the East Penn Board of Directors.

Christy Weeber will be promoted to President. Weeber will be promoted from her current role as the executive vice president and chief financial officer. She will oversee Finance, Legal, Personnel, and IT as well as serve on the East Penn Board of Directors.

Chris Pruitt will retire as President/CEO and will serve as Executive Chairman of the Board. Pruitt has been East Penn's president and president/CEO for 11 years and has been with the company for over 31 years, holding numerous financial positions, including chief financial officer.

"It has been a true honor to serve as president and CEO for the last eleven years," said Chris Pruitt. "I have high expectations for the future of the company. Pete and Christy will carry on the legacy and mission of East Penn alongside of a very accomplished management team and the full support of the Founding Family."

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