June 20, 2025: East Penn Manufacturing is to separate the roles of president and CEO later this year as Chris Pruitt retires from the posts.

Pruitt, 63, will continue as president and CEO until September 29, when he will become executive chairman of the board, East Penn said on June 13.

Effective from September 29, Pete Stanislawczyk will be promoted to CEO and Christy Weeber will be promoted to president.

Pruitt has worked as president and president/CEO for 11 years and has been with the company for over 31 years, holding several financial posts including CFO.

Stanislawczyk, currently executive VP and CCO, has been with East Penn for 33 years and is a former senior VP of transportation and diversified sales.

In his new position, he will oversee the operations and commercial areas of the business, which includes manufacturing and distribution, engineering, sales and marketing as well as serve on the East Penn board.

Weeber, who has been with the company for 13 years, is currently EVP and CFO. She was formerly the senior VP of finance.

In her new position, she will oversee finance, legal, personnel and IT as well as serve on the board.

Pruitt said: “I have high expectations for the future of the company. Pete and Christy will carry on the legacy and mission of East Penn alongside a very accomplished management team and the full support of the founding family.”

Battery Council International president and executive director Roger Miksad said: “Chris has given so much to the battery industry over 30 years of service, and was duly honoured for this work as a recipient of our Distinguished Service Award in May.

“We look forward to a bright future at East Penn with their newly appointed CEO and president and continued partnership and growth for the energy storage industry.”