ARCHBOLD, Ohio — After 36 years of dedicated service to Sauder Woodworking Co., Kevin Sauder is retiring as of November 1. He will be succeeded by Nolan Pike as its President/Chief Executive Officer, effective October 21.

“Nolan brings experience and expertise that will greatly benefit our company and take it to the next level,” said Kevin Sauder, who has served Sauder’s President/CEO since 2001. “And, I am pleased that Nolan shares a commitment to the Sauder values.”

Pike joins Sauder with more than 35 years of rich experience, having key leadership roles at General Electric, Sears, and Electrolux. Nolan was most recently President/CEO of Electrolux North America, where he was accountable for profit and loss of this large division, including brands such as Electrolux and Frigidaire. At Sears, he was the VP/General Manager of the Kenmore brands. And, at General Electric, Nolan was general manager for The Home Depot and Sears accounts.

“We are confident that under Nolan’s leadership, our company will continue to serve our customers, employees, and communities, and achieve new heights,” stated Debbie Sauder David, Chair of Sauder Board of Directors. “After 90 years of growth and success with Sauder family leadership, our company will continue to be in very capable hands.”