DAYTON, Ohio — WinWholesale Inc. announced Jack Johnston has been named chief executive officer of the company. Johnston retains his title as president of WinWholesale. Rick Schwartz, who previously was CEO and chairman, is stepping down from the executive role after 17 years. Schwartz remains chairman of the WinWholesale Board of Directors.
“I’ve been with WinWholesale for 43 years and served as its CEO for the past 17 years,” Schwartz said. “After much planning and consultation with my wife, Jane, and the succession planning committee of our board of directors, I decided it’s time to pass the leadership baton to Jack, who I know to be an exceptional leader and will continue to take WinWholesale forward on its growth trajectory. He strongly believes in and will continue to execute our company’s entrepreneurial philosophy we call ‘The Spirit of Opportunity.’