RITCHIE ENGINEERING ANNOUNCES THE PROMOTION OF KRISTEN RITCHIE TO PRESIDENT

BLOOMINGTON, MN – Ritchie Engineering Company, Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Kristen Ritchie to the position as President. Kristen has been with Ritchie Engineering for over 20 years and has been an integral part in developing strategy and improving brand awareness that helped lead Ritchie Engineering through a fantastic growth period. Her experience as the Executive Vice President of the organization has prepared her for the next step in leading Ritchie Engineering and she will continue navigating the business with a vision of innovation and growth. We look forward to preserving the legacy of Ritchie Engineering Company as a family-owned, Minnesota-based company producing HVAC/R industry leading products for years to come.

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