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title: "Graham's Daniel J. Thoren and Alan E. Smith move to Strategic Advisor roles"
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description: "Graham Corp. announced that Executive Chairman Daniel J. Thoren and former VP/GM Alan E. Smith have transitioned to Strategic Advisor roles effective June 15, 2026. Both executives resigned from their previous positions due to retirement and transition reasons, not disagreements. They will continue to advise leadership, receive $150,000 annual salaries, retain benefits, and have equity vesting continue during the transition period."
datetime: "2026-06-17T11:33:00.000Z"
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# Graham's Daniel J. Thoren and Alan E. Smith move to Strategic Advisor roles

**Graham transitioned Executive Chairman Daniel J. Thoren and former VP/GM Alan E. Smith into Strategic Advisor roles, effective June 15, 2026.**

Individual

Daniel J. Thoren

Alan E. Smith

Role

Former Executive Chairman and director → Strategic Advisor

Former Vice President and General Manager of Graham Manufacturing → Strategic Advisor

Type of Change

Resigned from Executive Chairman and director; transitioned to Strategic Advisor

Terminated prior employment agreement; transitioned to Strategic Advisor

Effective Date

June 15, 2026

June 15, 2026

Reason

Transition and retirement; not due to disagreement with the Company

Transition and retirement

Replacement Info

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Background Details

Will advise CEO, support strategic initiatives, business development, mentor leaders; annual base salary $150,000; benefits eligible; PSUs/RSUs continue to vest during transition

Will advise VP & GM of Graham Manufacturing, transition knowledge; annual base salary $150,000; benefits eligible; PSUs/RSUs continue to vest during transition

Board/Committee Role Changes

Resigned as director

Not disclosed

Original SEC Filing: GRAHAM CORP \[ GHM \] - 8-K - Jun. 17, 2026

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