by Web Editor | Jul 14, 2017 | Editor's Blog
Written By: Jessica Johnson Earlier this week the power equipment industry learned of the loss one of our prominent and beloved leaders, Fred Whyte, former president of Stihl Inc. after a fight with an aggressive form of cancer. Whyte was 70 years old. Whyte began his...
by Web Editor | Nov 30, 2016 | News, News/PR
Share On Social Stihl Chairman Fred Whyte RecognizedStihl 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...
by Web Editor | Jan 8, 2016 | News, News/PR
STIHL Inc President Fred J. Whyte will continue to serve the company as the sole director and chairman of the Board of Directors following his retirement in December. Whyte, who currently serves in the position Director and Chairman of the Board of STIHL Inc., will...
by Web Editor | Nov 24, 2015 | News, News/PR
Fred Whyte, President of Stihl, Inc., was honored by his peers at the Virginia Manufacturers Assn. (VMA). Whyte received the Frank Armstrong III Service Award for his contributions to the Virginia manufacturing sector and association. During Whyte’s tenure,...
by Web Editor | Jul 8, 2015 | News, News/PR
Chosen during the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) Annual Meeting, June 23-25 in Santa Fe, NM, the 2015-2016 Officers and Board of Directors has been released. Officers for the 2015-2016 year are: OPEI Chair Lee Sowell, President, Outdoor Products at...
