Michael Happe

Michael Happe

Director

Michael J. Happe joined Winnebago Industries in January 2016, as the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director. Mr. Happe has led a transformation of the Company into an outdoor recreation/lifestyle enterprise. Under his leadership, Winnebago Industries has grown both organically and inorganically, completed five acquisitions, including Grand Design RV, Chris-Craft, Newmar, Barletta Boats, and Lithionics Battery, and expanded its industry and geographic footprint. Winnebago Industries’ net sales, net income, RV and marine market share, and total shareholder returns have all grown significantly under Mr. Happe’s leadership, as has the Company’s commitment to corporate responsibility. He worked previously at The Toro Company, a global manufacturer of turf and landscape maintenance and development solutions, where he most recently served as an Executive Officer and Group Vice President of Toro’s Residential and Contractor business until 2015. A 19-year veteran of The Toro Company, Mr. Happe held a series of senior leadership positions throughout his career across a variety of the company’s domestic and international divisions. Mr. Happe also serves as a director for H.B. Fuller Company. His knowledge of all aspects of the Winnebago Industries business positions him well to serve on the Board. Mr. Happe’s extensive experience and positions rising in complexity and breadth at Toro, including global business affairs, as well as his director position at H.B. Fuller, brings further expertise in corporate leadership and development and execution of profitable business growth strategy.

Director Since: January 1, 2016