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title: "CECO appoints Marcus J. George and Victor L. Richey to board; Todd Gleason named Chairman"
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description: "CECO Environmental Corp. appointed Marcus J. George and Victor L. Richey as directors, named Todd Gleason Chairman (while remaining CEO), and designated Jason DeZwirek as Lead Independent Director. These changes are effective upon the consummation of the First Merger with Thermon, filling vacancies created under the Merger Agreement."
datetime: "2026-06-01T13:23:01.000Z"
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# CECO appoints Marcus J. George and Victor L. Richey to board; Todd Gleason named Chairman

**CECO appointed Marcus J. George and Victor L. Richey as directors and named Todd Gleason Chairman while he continues as CEO; Jason DeZwirek designated Lead Independent Director.**

Individual

Marcus J. George

Victor L. Richey

Todd Gleason

Jason DeZwirek

Role

Director (new board designee from Thermon)

Director (new board designee from Thermon)

Chairman of the Board; Chief Executive Officer

Lead Independent Director

Type of Change

Appointed

Appointed

Appointed as Chairman (continues as CEO)

Designated

Effective Date

Effective as of the effective time of the First Merger

Effective as of the effective time of the First Merger

Effective as of the effective time of the First Merger

Effective as of the effective time of the First Merger

Reason

To fill a newly created vacancy under the Merger Agreement; designated by Thermon

To fill a newly created vacancy under the Merger Agreement; designated by mutual agreement of the Thermon and CECO Chairmen

Board appointment in connection with consummation of the Mergers

Board designation in connection with consummation of the Mergers

Replacement Info

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

N/A

N/A

Background Details

Served on Thermon’s board immediately prior to appointment; confirmed to satisfy Nasdaq independence and company governance policies

Served on Thermon’s board immediately prior to appointment; confirmed to satisfy Nasdaq independence and company governance policies

Existing member of the Board; will continue as CEO

Not disclosed

Board/Committee Role Changes

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Chairman of the Board (in addition to CEO)

Designated Lead Independent Director

Original SEC Filing: CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP \[ CECO \] - 8-K - Jun. 01, 2026

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