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Stihl Chairman Fred Whyte Recognized
Stihl Board Chairman Fred Whyte was honored by the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates with a joint resolution. State Sen. Bill DeSteph presented the joint resolution at a luncheon in Virginia Beach.
The resolution outlined Whyte’s career at the helm of Stihl Inc. It focused on his start as one of the company’s first 50 employees. In addition, his community leadership across southeast Virginia was also highlighted. The resolution also honors Whyte’s work as a leader in the power equipment industry and his service to several national industry trade associations.
Whyte currently serves as the sole director and chairman of the Sithl Inc. Board of Directors, following his retirement as president in December 2015.
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