Graham Corp Announces VP & GM Retirement, Appoints Successor and New CIO/CHRO

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Graham Corporation announced the planned retirement of its VP and General Manager of Manufacturing, Alan Smith, effective April 2026, alongside the appointment of William Zmyndak as his successor and two new executive hires for Chief Information Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer roles.

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• VP & GM Retirement Announced

  Alan Smith, Vice President and General Manager of Graham Manufacturing, will retire effective April 1, 2026, and will transition to an advisory role.

• Successor Appointed for Manufacturing GM

  William Zmyndak, with over three decades of manufacturing and operational leadership experience, has been appointed Deputy General Manager and is expected to assume the VP and GM role upon Mr. Smith's retirement.

• New Chief Information Officer Appointed

  Keith Oufnac, an experienced leader in digital transformation and IT strategy, has been appointed Chief Information Officer.

• New Chief Human Resources Officer Appointed

  Rachel Jaakkola, a seasoned human resources executive, has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer.

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This 8-K details a significant leadership transition at Graham Corporation. While the planned retirement of a long-serving Vice President and General Manager of Manufacturing, Alan Smith, marks a change, the company has a proactive succession plan in place with the appointment of William Zmyndak, an experienced operational leader, as his successor. Additionally, the strategic appointments of a Chief Information Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer indicate the company's focus on strengthening its executive team and capabilities to support its long-term growth strategy, following recent strong financial results and an acquisition.