As Grote Industries celebrates its 125th anniversary, the company promoted Josh Wilber to vice president of human resources.
With more than 1,600 employees operating across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany and China, the company attributes its sustained growth to a culture of discipline, responsibility and customer focus. By elevating its human resources leadership during this milestone year, Grote is taking a strategic step to support its expanding global operations.
Having served as director of human resources for the past 14 years, Wilber has been instrumental in modernizing talent management and streamlining global processes. In his new role, he will continue to lead the U.S. team while shaping the global policies and processes necessary to support Grote’s expanding international workforce.
“Our 125-year legacy was built by people who were never afraid to take a chance and who stayed focused on solving real-world challenges,” John Grote, chief operating officer of Grote Industries, said. “As we look toward the future, our success depends on our ability to cultivate excellence across our global workforce. Josh’s leadership will ensure that Grote remains a place where the best teams can win, providing the foundation for the next century of safety and innovation.”
The company will commemorate its 125-year milestone with companywide celebrations throughout June, bringing together its global team to reflect on the values of safety, quality and innovation inspired by founder William D. Grote.
