A-1 Announces Retirement of President & COO Ruede

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Originally Published by: A-1 Global Holdings — January 9, 2024
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Editor’s Note:  Anyone who wants to extend well wishes to Mike Ruede can reach him via email at mike.ruede@gmail.com.

A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, today announced the retirement of Michael "Mike" Ruede from his role as President and Chief Operating Officer of A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc., and A-1 Industries of Georgia, LLC, effective immediately. 

Mike has decided to retire from A-1 to attend to personal matters. Mike has been an integral part of the Company’s growth and success, and his presence will be missed. He is looking forward to starting this next chapter in his life. Mike shared, “I'm grateful for the support and lessons learned at A-1; however, most cherished are the friendships and relationships we've built.” 

 John Herring, Chairman and CEO of A-1 Global Holdings, stated that "Mike has been a key player in the pre-engineered building components sector. We honor Mike's decision and his many years of service to the Company. A-1 extends its deepest gratitude to Mike for his years of dedicated service and wishes him the best in his future endeavors. A-1’s significant growth, innovation, and expansion will continue under the leadership and strategic vision of Jan Beck, President of A-1 Global Holdings, and the outstanding Leadership team that Jan, Mike, and I have built over the years”.